English in Pocket

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Knickknacks: Anything that decorates or clutters the shelves of someone's home, especially if it's basically worthless, is a knickknack.

Ex: The room was filled with knickknacks.

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Contemplate :

If you contemplate something, you think about it carefully.

Ex: He contemplated the meaning of the poem for a long time.
Ex: I'm contemplating going abroad for a year.

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Basic vs Advanced English words #ielts

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Burn Bridges

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Ajar

1. Partially open: Not fully closed or shut.

Ex: The door was ajar, so I pushed it open
2. Not quite closed or fastened: Like a lid, window, or mouth slightly open.

Ex: She left the window ajar for fresh air

3. Figuratively open to ideas

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Meaning of Raking:

1. Gathering or collecting something by pulling or scraping: Often with a tool like a rake.

Example: Raking leaves in the yard

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**Meaning of Retrospective call

1. Follow-up call: A phone call to review or discuss something that happened earlier.

2. Callback: A call returning to a previous topic, issue, or conversation.

Ex: The manager scheduled a retrospective call to review the project's progress

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Retrospective synonyms

Synonyms:**
1. Reflective
2. Rearview
3. Historical
4. Past-oriented
5. Nostalgic
6. Reviewing
7. Analytical
8. Evaluative

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Retrospective

1. Looking back at past events: Considering or thinking about things that happened earlier.

2. Relating to review or analysis of past actions

Examining previous decisions, experiences, or situations.

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Synonyms of Stoic

1. Calm
2. Composed
3. Patient
4. Unemotional
5. Resilient
6. Courageous
7. Strong-willed
8. Disciplined

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Meaning of Stoic

1. Emotionally strong and calm: Able to handle difficult situations without showing feelings.
2. Uncomplaining: Accepting troubles or pain without protest or complaint.
3. Patient and enduring: Able to bear difficulties with courage and perseverance

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Need Your Support

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Staycation

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Ponder

meaning: to think carefully about something, often in a serious or thoughtful way.

Ex:
- I pondered the question for a while before answering.
- She pondered her options before making a decision.

Synonyms: think, consider, reflect, contemplate

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A friend says: "By the time I arrived, they had eaten dinner."

What does the friend mean by By the time?

A) When
B) Before
C) After

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Here are 12 different ways to express

"I am tired":
1. I'm exhausted.
2. I'm worn out.
3. I'm drained.
4. I'm fatigued.
5. I'm sleepy.
6. I'm drowsy.
7. I'm lethargic.
8. I'm sluggish.
9. I'm weary.
10. I'm spent.
11. I'm burned out.
12. I'm all out of energy.

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English in Meetings&Discussions

1.Shall we discuss the project details?
2.Can you brief me on the current status?
3.What's the agenda for today's meeting?
https://t.co/BwkKY5Gf80 you have any questions or concerns?
5.Let's brainstorm ideas for the new campaign.