Lesson 1A

an unemployed person who is searching for a job

The company organized a workshop to help jobseekers improve their interview skills.

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

The professor made a crucial point about the importance of environmental conservation.

displaying kindness and patience when interacting with others

Despite the stressful situation, he remained good-natured and patient with everyone involved.

a situation that involves two or multiple people, teams, businesses, etc. competing for the same status, object, or thing

The intense rivalry between the two football teams has lasted for decades.

cheerful and free of concern or anxiety

The light-hearted banter among friends created a joyful atmosphere at the gathering.

a reply to something in either spoken or written form

After receiving the email, she crafted a detailed response outlining her thoughts on the proposal.

designed or made to be impossible to fail or make a mistake, even by someone with little skill or knowledge

The step-by-step instructions provided a foolproof method for assembling the furniture.

an individual who lacks social skills and is unusual, boring, or awkward

He was often labeled a geek in school because of his love for sci-fi and video games.

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

I had a gut feeling that the job interview was going well, and I was right.

the amount of effort and time one spends on work compared with the amount one spends on one's personal life