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Trek Trek /trek/ (noun & verb) Definition to make a long and difficult journey usually on land, to walk a long distance slowly, hike, walk, ramble, wander, journey, travel, trip, march, trail: Example Carrying essential equipment is a prerequisite for commencing a long trek. Taking a trek can definitely strengthen your persistence and tolerance. Parts of speech Noun:…
Machiavellian Machiavellian (adj)/ˌmæk.i.əˈvel.i.ən/ Definition using clever trickery to get what you want, esp in politics – cunning – tricky – amoral – unscrupulous – treacherous – deceitful – guileful – devious: Example He has achieved this level of success in business and entrepreneurship only by using Machiavellian plots. Antonyms honest Parts of speech Noun: Machiavellianism
Sine qua non sine qua non /ˌsɪn.eɪ.kwɑːˈnəʊn/ US /-ˈnoʊn/ (noun) Definition an essential condition for the existence of something, prerequisite, precondition, necessity, essential, requirement, must, must-have, in Latin, sine qua non means without which cause not Example Having a valid high school diploma is a sine qua non for participants of emergency first aid class. Audacity, effrontery, persistence, and…
Quid pro quo quid pro quo /ˌkwɪd.prəʊˈkwəʊ/ US /-proʊˈkwoʊ/ (noun) Definition something that is given to someone in exchange for something they have done or a service they have provided, something done in exchange, deal, trade, agreement, exchange, tradeoff, tit for tat, an eye for an eye: Example Our company is going to provide them with…
De facto /ˌdeɪˈfæk.təʊ/ US /-toʊ/ (adj & adv) Definition existing although not legally authorized, acting or existing in fact but without legal sanction, as though rightful, in fact, genuine, effective, real Example Sometimes we notice the subtle de facto consequences of our improper behavior towards people. A de facto state of economic problems requires consideration…
ad hoc ad hoc /ˌædˈhɒk/ (adj & adv) Definition done just for a particular purpose, unplanned, spontaneous, impromptu, informal, improvised, unprepared, extemporized, off-the-cuff Example The company failed due to making decisions on an ad hoc basis without considering long-term issues. Usually unprecedented events might turn into ad hoc ones. Do you think relying upon ad hoc methods reveals shortsightedness…
Extroverted /ˈek.strə.vɜːtəd/ (adj) Definition friendly and sociable, fond of being with others, not introverted, convivial and gregarious, outgoing, open and unreserved Example An Introverted person seems lethargic compared to an extroverted one. Extroverted people would rather socialize with different folks from all walks of life. Antonyms reserved, introverted, introvert Parts of speech Noun: extrovert: a sociable…
Esprit de corps Esprit de corps /esˌpriː.dəˈkɔːʳ/ (noun) Definition the feelings, such as pride and loyalty, shared by members of a group of people, camaraderie, companionship, comradeship, brotherhood Example His leadership kept the team’s esprit de corps intact during difficult periods. Although everybody had better know how to paddle his/her canoe, developing a sense of…
Convivial /kənˈvɪv.i.əl/ (adj) Definition friendly and sociable, fond of being with others, gregarious, pleasant and welcoming, hospitable and cordial, companionable: Example I believe breakfast is the best time to have a convivial conversation with a friend. Your convivial sentences are not sincere, tell them to the Marines. Antonyms aloof, unfriendly Parts of speech Noun: conviviality…
Camaraderie /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dər.i/ (noun) Definition a feeling of friendliness towards people with whom you work or share an experience A good relationship among the people, brotherhood, companionship, comradeship, bonhomie, conviviality, togetherness Example Camaraderie is one of the preliminary traits of developing prolonged team spirit. Confronted with challenging circumstances, people would generally form a sense of camaraderie.…