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Word of the Week: Vicarious

March 29, 2020 by gomarketing

Vicarious means experiencing in your imagination what someone is actually feeling or doing.

For example, “Keith derived vicarious pleasure from the misfortune of the CFO, his office nemesis.“

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Word of the Week: Nemesis

March 23, 2020 by gomarketing

Nemesis means an enemy or long-standing rival.

For example, “Keith considered the CFO his nemesis, ever since the person disallowed half the meals on his expense report.“

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Word of the Week: Bonhomie

March 16, 2020 by gomarketing

Bonhomie means good-natured friendliness; geniality.

For example, “Keith worked hard to create a bonhomie among his sales team.“

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Word of the Week: Surfeit

March 9, 2020 by gomarketing

Surfeit means excess; overabundant supply.

For example, “The CEO presented a surfeit of ideas during the meeting, but Keith thought they were all foolish.“

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Word of the Week: Circumscribe

March 1, 2020 by gomarketing

Circumscribe means to draw a line around; to constrict with a boundary.

For example, “Keith felt that his authority was being circumscribed by the new CEO.“

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Word of the Week: Acquiesce

February 23, 2020 by gomarketing

Acquiesce mean to submit, comply, or accept.

For example, “Keith acquiesced to his sales team’s demand that he stop micromanaging them.“

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