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I am an introvert and I love it.
I am an
introvert
introvert
X
and I love it.
I
am
an
introvert
and
I
love
it
And I'm not alone. Introverts are everywhere,
And I'm not alone. Introverts are everywhere,
And
I'm
not
alone
Introverts
are
everywhere
and our quiet approach to life, our need for solitary time,
and our quiet approach to life, our need for
solitary
solitary
X
time,
and
our
quiet
approach
to
life
our
need
for
solitary
time
isn't a flaw - it's a gift.
isn't a
flaw
flaw
X
- it's a gift.
isn't
a
flaw
it's
a
gift
But as an introvert it's not always easy to realise
But as an
introvert
introvert
X
it's not always easy to
realise
realise
X
But
as
an
introvert
it's
not
always
easy
to
realise
how wonderful you are.
how wonderful you are.
how
wonderful
you
are
The world feels like a place that rewards extroverts.
The world feels like a place that rewards
extroverts
extroverts
X
.
The
world
feels
like
a
place
that
rewards
extroverts
Where being loud is mistaken for being confident and happy.
Where being loud is mistaken for being confident and happy.
Where
being
loud
is
mistaken
for
being
confident
and
happy
Where everyone has something to say, but nobody listens.
Where everyone has something to say, but nobody listens.
Where
everyone
has
something
to
say
but
nobody
listens
A world of open-plan offices, networking parties,
A world of
open-plan
open-plan
X
offices,
networking
networking
X
parties,
A
world
of
open-plan
offices
networking
parties
and big personalities.
and big
personalities
personalities
X
.
and
big
personalities
For those who speak softly, it's easy to feel left out.
For those who speak
softly
softly
X
, it's easy to feel
left out
left out
X
.
For
those
who
speak
softly
it's
easy
to
feel
left
out
As a child, I blended into the background.
As a child, I
blended
blended
X
into the background.
As
a
child
I
blended
into
the
background
Many thought that I had little to say or that I simply didn't like others.
Many thought that I had little to say or that I simply didn't like others.
Many
thought
that
I
had
little
to
say
or
that
I
simply
didn't
like
others
But that wasn't true.
But that wasn't true.
But
that
wasn't
true
People often think that introverts are shy, or antisocial.
People often think that introverts are
shy
shy
X
, or
antisocial
antisocial
X
.
People
often
think
that
introverts
are
shy
or
antisocial
But these are misconceptions.
But these are
misconceptions
misconceptions
X
.
But
these
are
misconceptions
Introverts, like anyone, can find socialising fun.
Introverts, like anyone, can find socialising fun.
Introverts
like
anyone
can
find
socialising
fun
But while parties leave extroverts energised,
But while parties leave
extroverts
extroverts
X
energised,
But
while
parties
leave
extroverts
energised
after some time, introverts need to recharge...
after some time, introverts need to
recharge
recharge
X
...
after
some
time
introverts
need
to
recharge
away from everyone.
away from everyone.
away
from
everyone
There is a scientific theory for this.
There is a scientific theory for this.
There
is
a
scientific
theory
for
this
There are two important chemicals found in all our brains -
There are two important chemicals found in all our brains -
There
are
two
important
chemicals
found
in
all
our
brains
dopamine and acetylcholine.
dopamine and acetylcholine.
dopamine
and
acetylcholine
Dopamine is like a hit of energy
Dopamine is like
a hit
a hit
X
of energy
Dopamine
is
like
a
hit
of
energy
when we take risks or meet new people -
when we take risks or meet new people -
when
we
take
risks
or
meet
new
people
and it makes extroverts feel great.
and it makes
extroverts
extroverts
X
feel great.
and
it
makes
extroverts
feel
great
But introverts are more sensitive to dopamine
But introverts are more sensitive to dopamine
But
introverts
are
more
sensitive
to
dopamine
and get quickly over-stimulated.
and get quickly
over-stimulated
over-stimulated
X
.
and
get
quickly
over-stimulated
That's why we prefer the more slow-burn feeling we get
That's why we prefer the more
slow-burn
slow-burn
X
feeling we get
That's
why
we
prefer
the
more
slow-burn
feeling
we
get
when our brains release acetylcholine.
when our brains release acetylcholine.
when
our
brains
release
acetylcholine
That happens when we concentrate, read, or focus our minds.
That happens when we concentrate, read, or focus our minds.
That
happens
when
we
concentrate
read
or
focus
our
minds
It makes us introverts feel relaxed, alert and content.
It makes us introverts feel relaxed, alert and content.
It
makes
us
introverts
feel
relaxed
alert
and
content
But it barely registers with extroverts.
But it
barely
barely
X
registers with
extroverts
extroverts
X
.
But
it
barely
registers
with
extroverts
Of course, like anything, it's a sliding scale.
Of course, like anything, it's a
sliding scale
sliding scale
X
.
Of
course
like
anything
it's
a
sliding
scale
You can lean one way or another. Or be a bit of both -
You can
lean
lean
X
one way or another. Or be a bit of both -
You
can
lean
one
way
or
another
Or
be
a
bit
of
both
known as an ambivert.
known as an
ambivert
ambivert
X
.
known
as
an
ambivert
Now I understand myself better, I am deeply grateful for how I am.
Now I understand myself better, I am deeply grateful for how I am.
Now
I
understand
myself
better
I
am
deeply
grateful
for
how
I
am
Instead of filling up space with small talk, I listen patiently
Instead of filling up space with
small talk
small talk
X
, I listen patiently
Instead
of
filling
up
space
with
small
talk
I
listen
patiently
and make my words matter.
and make my words matter.
and
make
my
words
matter
I have few friends but our connection is deep.
I have few friends but our connection is deep.
I
have
few
friends
but
our
connection
is
deep
I love spending time alone.
I love spending time alone.
I
love
spending
time
alone
It's where the chaos of a long day can finally settle.
It's where the chaos of a long day can finally settle.
It's
where
the
chaos
of
a
long
day
can
finally
settle
I can reflect and listen to my thoughts,
I can
reflect
reflect
X
and listen to my thoughts,
I
can
reflect
and
listen
to
my
thoughts
and eventually reconnect with myself.
and eventually reconnect with myself.
and
eventually
reconnect
with
myself
Only after that am I ready to share with the world again.
Only after that am I ready to share with the world again.
Only
after
that
am
I
ready
to
share
with
the
world
again
I have learnt strategies for finding comfort in our noisy world -
I have learnt strategies for finding comfort in our noisy world -
I
have
learnt
strategies
for
finding
comfort
in
our
noisy
world
from using music to create bubbles of peace,
from using music to create
bubbles of peace
,
from
using
music
to
create
bubbles
of
peace
to escaping to a quiet park at lunchtime.
to escaping to a quiet park at lunchtime.
to
escaping
to
a
quiet
park
at
lunchtime
I adore the intensity and chaotic beauty of the world.
I adore the intensity and
chaotic
chaotic
X
beauty of the world.
I
adore
the
intensity
and
chaotic
beauty
of
the
world
But it's in quiet spaces where I feel truly at home.
But it's in quiet spaces where I feel truly at home.
But
it's
in
quiet
spaces
where
I
feel
truly
at
home
If introversion were more valued by society,
If introversion were more valued by society,
If
introversion
were
more
valued
by
society
it could make a massive difference to our collective future.
it could make a massive difference to our
collective
collective
X
future.
it
could
make
a
massive
difference
to
our
collective
future
The unique attributes of introverts really are a deep, quiet strength.
The unique
attributes
attributes
X
of introverts really are a deep, quiet strength.
The
unique
attributes
of
introverts
really
are
a
deep
quiet
strength
And as Gandhi, put it, "In a gentle way, you can shake the world."
And as Gandhi, put it, "In a gentle way, you can shake the world."
And
as
Gandhi
put
it
In
a
gentle
way
you
can
shake
the
world
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ˈriːəˌlaɪz
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əʊp(ə)nˈplan
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ˈɛkstrəʊˌvɜːts
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əˈtrɪbjuːts
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/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/
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slʌɪdɪŋ ˈskeɪl
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/ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/
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/ˌpɜː.səˈnæl.ə.tiz/
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ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ
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ˈriˌtʃɑrdʒ
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ə hɪt
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keɪˈɒtɪk
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rɪˈflɛkt
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ˈambɪvəːt
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ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd
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bubbles of peace
ˈbʌbəlz ʌv piːs
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(noun) Small, pockets of time filled with peace or calm
/ˈsləʊˌbɜːn/
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ˈblɛndɪd
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ˈsɒlɪt(ə)ri
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ˈbɛːli
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ˈsɒf(t)li
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kəˈlɛktɪv
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________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________r________e________l________a________t________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________o________r________ ________d________o________n________e________ ________b________y________ ________a________ ________g________r________o________u________p________ ________o________f________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________ ________a________c________t________i________n________g________ ________t________o________g________e________t________h________e________r________
ˌæn(t)iˈsoʊʃəl
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Definition
________(________a________d________j________e________c________t________i________v________e________)________ ________n________o________t________ ________w________a________n________t________i________n________g________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________a________r________o________u________n________d________ ________o________t________h________e________r________ ________p________e________o________p________l________e________;________ ________n________o________t________ ________e________n________j________o________y________i________n________g________ ________t________h________e________ ________c________o________m________p________a________n________y________ ________o________f________ ________o________t________h________e________r________s________
ˈɪntrəˌvɜːt
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ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt
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Definition
________(________n________o________u________n________)________ ________A________ ________p________e________r________s________o________n________ ________w________h________o________ ________t________e________n________d________s________ ________t________o________ ________b________e________ ________m________o________r________e________ ________f________o________c________u________s________e________d________ ________o________n________ ________t________h________e________i________r________ ________o________w________n________ ________t________h________o________u________g________h________t________s________ ________a________n________d________ ________f________e________e________l________i________n________g________s________ ________r________a________t________h________e________r________ ________t________h________a________n________ ________o________n________ ________e________x________t________e________r________n________a________l________ ________s________t________i________m________u________l________i________,________ ________a________n________d________ ________w________h________o________ ________o________f________t________e________n________ ________p________r________e________f________e________r________s________ ________s________o________l________i________t________u________d________e________ ________o________v________e________r________ ________s________o________c________i________a________l________ ________i________n________t________e________r________a________c________t________i________o________n________.________
small talk
ˈsmɔːltɔːk
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ˈsmɔlˌtɔk
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Definition
(noun) Casual or light conversation about unimportant or trivial matters.
Example
During the meeting, instead of filling up space with small talk, I listened patiently.
lean
liːn
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lin
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Definition
Example
She leaned towards the window to get a better view.
flaw
flɔː
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flɔ
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Definition
(noun) a small fault or weakness
Example
Her perfectionism is not a flaw - it's a gift.
realise
ˈriːəˌlaɪz
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ˈriːəˌlaɪz
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Definition
(verb) to understand or become aware of (something)
Example
It took me a while to realize that I had made a mistake.
open-plan
əʊp(ə)nˈplan
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ˈoʊpən ˌplæn
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Definition
(adjective) having or consisting of a large room that is not divided into smaller rooms or areas
Example
They transformed the old office into a modern open-plan workspace.
extroverts
ˈɛkstrəʊˌvɜːts
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ˈɛkstroʊˌvɜrts
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Definition
(noun) Extroverts are people who are outgoing, sociable, and enjoy being around others.
Example
She is always the life of the party, a true extrovert.
attributes
əˈtrɪbjuːts
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əˈtrɪbjuːts
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Definition
(noun) qualities or characteristics that someone or something has
Example
One of the attributes of a good leader is the ability to inspire others.
networking
/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/
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/ˈnɛtˌwɜrkɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
Example
She attended a networking event to meet potential clients.
sliding scale
slʌɪdɪŋ ˈskeɪl
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ˌslaɪdɪŋ ˈskeɪl
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Definition
(noun) A system or method of measurement or evaluation that allows for flexibility or adjustment based on varying factors or circumstances.
Example
In determining the cost of healthcare, some countries use a sliding scale based on income.
misconceptions
/ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/
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/ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/
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Definition
(noun) Misconceptions are mistaken beliefs or ideas that are not based on accurate information or understanding.
Example
There are many misconceptions about sharks, such as the belief that they are always dangerous to humans.
personalities
/ˌpɜː.səˈnæl.ə.tiz/
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/ˌpɜːr.səˈnæl.ə.t̬iz/
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Definition
(noun) The set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people.
Example
She has a strong personality and is not easily influenced by others.
recharge
ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ
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ˈriˌtʃɑrdʒ
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Definition
(verb) To regain energy or strength; to replenish or restore
Example
After a long day at work, I like to recharge by taking a relaxing bath.
a hit
ə hɪt
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ə hɪt
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Definition
(noun) An amount or dose of something, often thats addictive.
chaotic
keɪˈɒtɪk
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keɪˈɑdɪk
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Definition
(adjective) in a state of complete disorder and confusion
Example
The classroom was chaotic after the students finished their group project.
reflect
rɪˈflɛkt
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rəˈflɛk(t)
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Definition
(verb) To think deeply or carefully about something; to contemplate or ponder.
Example
She sat by the lake to reflect on her life choices.
ambivert
ˈambɪvəːt
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ˈæmbəˌvərt
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Definition
(noun) A person who has a balance of both extroverted and introverted qualities.
Example
She is not completely introverted or extroverted; she falls somewhere in between, making her an ambivert.
over-stimulated
ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd
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ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd
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Definition
(verb) to cause (someone or something) to become too active or excited : to stimulate (someone or something) too much
Example
The loud music and bright lights at the party made her feel over-stimulated.
left out
lɛft aʊt
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lɛft aʊt
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Definition
(adjective) Feeling excluded or ignored from a group or activity.
Example
She always felt left out when her friends talked about their weekend plans.
bubbles of peace
ˈbʌbəlz ʌv piːs
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Definition
(noun) Small, pockets of time filled with peace or calm
slow-burn
/ˈsləʊˌbɜːn/
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/ˈsloʊˌbɜrn/
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Definition
(noun) A slow-burn refers to a gradual and prolonged development or progression of something, often a feeling or emotion.
Example
Their relationship was a slow-burn, starting as friends and gradually developing into something more.
shy
ʃʌɪ
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ʃaɪ
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Definition
(adjective) feeling nervous or uncomfortable in social situations
Example
She was too shy to speak up in class.
blended
ˈblɛndɪd
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ˈblɛndɪd
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Definition
(verb) To merge or mix together well.
Example
She blended the colors on the canvas to create a beautiful painting.
solitary
ˈsɒlɪt(ə)ri
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ˈsɑləˌtɛri
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Definition
(adjective) being alone or without companions
Example
After a long day at work, she enjoys her solitary walks in the park.
barely
ˈbɛːli
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ˈbɛrli
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Definition
(adverb) only just; almost not
Example
She barely had time to finish her work before the deadline.
softly
ˈsɒf(t)li
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ˈsɔf(t)li
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Definition
(adverb) In a gentle or quiet manner.
collective
kəˈlɛktɪv
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kəˈlɛktɪv
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Definition
(adjective) relating to or done by a group of people acting together
Example
The collective effort of the team led to their victory.
antisocial
ˌæn(t)iˈsoʊʃəl
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Definition
(adjective) not wanting to be around other people; not enjoying the company of others
Example
She prefers to spend her weekends alone, reading books and watching movies. Some people might consider her antisocial.
introvert
ˈɪntrəˌvɜːt
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ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt
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Definition
(noun) A person who tends to be more focused on their own thoughts and feelings rather than on external stimuli, and who often prefers solitude over social interaction.
Example
She is a true introvert, always finding solace in her own company.
small talk
ˈsmɔːltɔːk
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ˈsmɔlˌtɔk
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Definition
(noun) Casual or light conversation about unimportant or trivial matters.
Example
During the meeting, instead of filling up space with small talk, I listened patiently.
lean
liːn
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lin
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Definition
Example
She leaned towards the window to get a better view.
flaw
flɔː
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flɔ
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Definition
(noun) a small fault or weakness
Example
Her perfectionism is not a flaw - it's a gift.
realise
ˈriːəˌlaɪz
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ˈriːəˌlaɪz
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Definition
(verb) to understand or become aware of (something)
Example
It took me a while to realize that I had made a mistake.
open-plan
əʊp(ə)nˈplan
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ˈoʊpən ˌplæn
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Definition
(adjective) having or consisting of a large room that is not divided into smaller rooms or areas
Example
They transformed the old office into a modern open-plan workspace.
extroverts
ˈɛkstrəʊˌvɜːts
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ˈɛkstroʊˌvɜrts
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Definition
(noun) Extroverts are people who are outgoing, sociable, and enjoy being around others.
Example
She is always the life of the party, a true extrovert.
attributes
əˈtrɪbjuːts
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əˈtrɪbjuːts
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Definition
(noun) qualities or characteristics that someone or something has
Example
One of the attributes of a good leader is the ability to inspire others.
networking
/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/
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/ˈnɛtˌwɜrkɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
Example
She attended a networking event to meet potential clients.
sliding scale
slʌɪdɪŋ ˈskeɪl
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ˌslaɪdɪŋ ˈskeɪl
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Definition
(noun) A system or method of measurement or evaluation that allows for flexibility or adjustment based on varying factors or circumstances.
Example
In determining the cost of healthcare, some countries use a sliding scale based on income.
misconceptions
/ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/
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/ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/
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Definition
(noun) Misconceptions are mistaken beliefs or ideas that are not based on accurate information or understanding.
Example
There are many misconceptions about sharks, such as the belief that they are always dangerous to humans.
personalities
/ˌpɜː.səˈnæl.ə.tiz/
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/ˌpɜːr.səˈnæl.ə.t̬iz/
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Definition
(noun) The set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people.
Example
She has a strong personality and is not easily influenced by others.
recharge
ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ
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ˈriˌtʃɑrdʒ
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Definition
(verb) To regain energy or strength; to replenish or restore
Example
After a long day at work, I like to recharge by taking a relaxing bath.
a hit
ə hɪt
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ə hɪt
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Definition
(noun) An amount or dose of something, often thats addictive.
chaotic
keɪˈɒtɪk
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keɪˈɑdɪk
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Definition
(adjective) in a state of complete disorder and confusion
Example
The classroom was chaotic after the students finished their group project.
reflect
rɪˈflɛkt
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rəˈflɛk(t)
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Definition
(verb) To think deeply or carefully about something; to contemplate or ponder.
Example
She sat by the lake to reflect on her life choices.
ambivert
ˈambɪvəːt
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ˈæmbəˌvərt
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Definition
(noun) A person who has a balance of both extroverted and introverted qualities.
Example
She is not completely introverted or extroverted; she falls somewhere in between, making her an ambivert.
over-stimulated
ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd
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ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd
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Definition
(verb) to cause (someone or something) to become too active or excited : to stimulate (someone or something) too much
Example
The loud music and bright lights at the party made her feel over-stimulated.
left out
lɛft aʊt
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lɛft aʊt
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Definition
(adjective) Feeling excluded or ignored from a group or activity.
Example
She always felt left out when her friends talked about their weekend plans.
bubbles of peace
ˈbʌbəlz ʌv piːs
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Definition
(noun) Small, pockets of time filled with peace or calm
slow-burn
/ˈsləʊˌbɜːn/
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/ˈsloʊˌbɜrn/
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Definition
(noun) A slow-burn refers to a gradual and prolonged development or progression of something, often a feeling or emotion.
Example
Their relationship was a slow-burn, starting as friends and gradually developing into something more.
shy
ʃʌɪ
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ʃaɪ
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Definition
(adjective) feeling nervous or uncomfortable in social situations
Example
She was too shy to speak up in class.
blended
ˈblɛndɪd
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ˈblɛndɪd
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Definition
(verb) To merge or mix together well.
Example
She blended the colors on the canvas to create a beautiful painting.
solitary
ˈsɒlɪt(ə)ri
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ˈsɑləˌtɛri
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Definition
(adjective) being alone or without companions
Example
After a long day at work, she enjoys her solitary walks in the park.
barely
ˈbɛːli
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ˈbɛrli
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Definition
(adverb) only just; almost not
Example
She barely had time to finish her work before the deadline.
softly
ˈsɒf(t)li
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ˈsɔf(t)li
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Definition
(adverb) In a gentle or quiet manner.
collective
kəˈlɛktɪv
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kəˈlɛktɪv
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Definition
(adjective) relating to or done by a group of people acting together
Example
The collective effort of the team led to their victory.
antisocial
ˌæn(t)iˈsoʊʃəl
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Definition
(adjective) not wanting to be around other people; not enjoying the company of others
Example
She prefers to spend her weekends alone, reading books and watching movies. Some people might consider her antisocial.
introvert
ˈɪntrəˌvɜːt
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ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt
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Definition
(noun) A person who tends to be more focused on their own thoughts and feelings rather than on external stimuli, and who often prefers solitude over social interaction.
Example
She is a true introvert, always finding solace in her own company.
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barely
ˈbɛːli
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ˈbɛrli
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Definition
(adverb) only just; almost not
Example
She barely had time to finish her work before the deadline.
lean
liːn
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lin
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Example
She leaned towards the window to get a better view.
recharge
ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒ
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ˈriˌtʃɑrdʒ
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Definition
(verb) To regain energy or strength; to replenish or restore
Example
After a long day at work, I like to recharge by taking a relaxing bath.
open-plan
əʊp(ə)nˈplan
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ˈoʊpən ˌplæn
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Definition
(adjective) having or consisting of a large room that is not divided into smaller rooms or areas
Example
They transformed the old office into a modern open-plan workspace.
ambivert
ˈambɪvəːt
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ˈæmbəˌvərt
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Definition
(noun) A person who has a balance of both extroverted and introverted qualities.
Example
She is not completely introverted or extroverted; she falls somewhere in between, making her an ambivert.
sliding scale
slʌɪdɪŋ ˈskeɪl
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ˌslaɪdɪŋ ˈskeɪl
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Definition
(noun) A system or method of measurement or evaluation that allows for flexibility or adjustment based on varying factors or circumstances.
Example
In determining the cost of healthcare, some countries use a sliding scale based on income.
softly
ˈsɒf(t)li
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ˈsɔf(t)li
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Definition
(adverb) In a gentle or quiet manner.
small talk
ˈsmɔːltɔːk
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ˈsmɔlˌtɔk
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Definition
(noun) Casual or light conversation about unimportant or trivial matters.
Example
During the meeting, instead of filling up space with small talk, I listened patiently.
left out
lɛft aʊt
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lɛft aʊt
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Definition
(adjective) Feeling excluded or ignored from a group or activity.
Example
She always felt left out when her friends talked about their weekend plans.
misconceptions
/ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/
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/ˌmɪskənˈsɛpʃənz/
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Definition
(noun) Misconceptions are mistaken beliefs or ideas that are not based on accurate information or understanding.
Example
There are many misconceptions about sharks, such as the belief that they are always dangerous to humans.
networking
/ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/
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/ˈnɛtˌwɜrkɪŋ/
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Definition
(noun) The action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
Example
She attended a networking event to meet potential clients.
reflect
rɪˈflɛkt
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rəˈflɛk(t)
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Definition
(verb) To think deeply or carefully about something; to contemplate or ponder.
Example
She sat by the lake to reflect on her life choices.
solitary
ˈsɒlɪt(ə)ri
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ˈsɑləˌtɛri
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Definition
(adjective) being alone or without companions
Example
After a long day at work, she enjoys her solitary walks in the park.
flaw
flɔː
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flɔ
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Definition
(noun) a small fault or weakness
Example
Her perfectionism is not a flaw - it's a gift.
over-stimulated
ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd
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ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd
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Definition
(verb) to cause (someone or something) to become too active or excited : to stimulate (someone or something) too much
Example
The loud music and bright lights at the party made her feel over-stimulated.
extroverts
ˈɛkstrəʊˌvɜːts
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ˈɛkstroʊˌvɜrts
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Definition
(noun) Extroverts are people who are outgoing, sociable, and enjoy being around others.
Example
She is always the life of the party, a true extrovert.
antisocial
ˌæn(t)iˈsoʊʃəl
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Definition
(adjective) not wanting to be around other people; not enjoying the company of others
Example
She prefers to spend her weekends alone, reading books and watching movies. Some people might consider her antisocial.
shy
ʃʌɪ
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ʃaɪ
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Definition
(adjective) feeling nervous or uncomfortable in social situations
Example
She was too shy to speak up in class.
personalities
/ˌpɜː.səˈnæl.ə.tiz/
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/ˌpɜːr.səˈnæl.ə.t̬iz/
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Definition
(noun) The set of emotional qualities, ways of behaving, etc., that makes a person different from other people.
Example
She has a strong personality and is not easily influenced by others.
realise
ˈriːəˌlaɪz
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ˈriːəˌlaɪz
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Definition
(verb) to understand or become aware of (something)
Example
It took me a while to realize that I had made a mistake.
blended
ˈblɛndɪd
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ˈblɛndɪd
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Definition
(verb) To merge or mix together well.
Example
She blended the colors on the canvas to create a beautiful painting.
slow-burn
/ˈsləʊˌbɜːn/
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/ˈsloʊˌbɜrn/
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Definition
(noun) A slow-burn refers to a gradual and prolonged development or progression of something, often a feeling or emotion.
Example
Their relationship was a slow-burn, starting as friends and gradually developing into something more.
collective
kəˈlɛktɪv
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kəˈlɛktɪv
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Definition
(adjective) relating to or done by a group of people acting together
Example
The collective effort of the team led to their victory.
chaotic
keɪˈɒtɪk
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keɪˈɑdɪk
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Definition
(adjective) in a state of complete disorder and confusion
Example
The classroom was chaotic after the students finished their group project.
attributes
əˈtrɪbjuːts
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əˈtrɪbjuːts
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Definition
(noun) qualities or characteristics that someone or something has
Example
One of the attributes of a good leader is the ability to inspire others.
introvert
ˈɪntrəˌvɜːt
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ˈɪntrəˌvɜrt
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Definition
(noun) A person who tends to be more focused on their own thoughts and feelings rather than on external stimuli, and who often prefers solitude over social interaction.
Example
She is a true introvert, always finding solace in her own company.
a hit
ə hɪt
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ə hɪt
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Definition
(noun) An amount or dose of something, often thats addictive.
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