Feint

Feint

<faynt>

hoax; trick; bluff;

to deceive someone by pretending to do something.

The player did a feint to the left and ran to the right. He made his opponent trip.

Memory trick:
feint reminds of faint or to become dizzy.
we faint when we are tricked.

At work:
The realtor fell for the feint that we did not want the office. We pretended to not want it so we could get a better price.

(c) 2016 E. Carruthers
 

Apathetic

Apathetic

<ah-pah-thed-tik>

indifferent; uninterested; unmoved;

being in an uncaring state.

The apathetic dog ignored the annoying cat and stayed asleep.

Memory trick:
Apathetic reminds of apathy.

At work:
Be less apathetic when you greet customers. Greet them with a smile.


(c) 2016 E. Carruthers
 

Parity

Parity

<pah-rit-tee>

unity; balance; uniformity;

being equal in amount or quantity.

The artist gave me a valuable painting. It was in parity to the money I would have received.

Memory trick:
parity reminds of pair.
two alike things are a pair.

At work:
The parity of the deal was good. We get new clients and they get our technology. It was an equal exchange.


(c) 2016 E. Carruthers 
 

Condone

Condone

<kond-own>

accept; ignore; excuse;

to allow someone to do something.

I don't condone loud music at night. I like it nice and quiet.

Memory trick:
condone reminds of con.
we are con when we oppose something.

At work:
We condone staying late to work because the quiet is productive.


(c) 2016 E. Carruthers
 

Willful

Willful

<wil-full>

headstrong; uncooperative; adamant;

being stubborn and unwilling to cooperate.

The willful boy refused to share his toys with the other children.

Memory trick:
willful reminds of "will full".
we don't cooperate when we are filled with will.

At work:
You must be patient with a willful customer. Solve their problem and win a customer for life.


(c) 2016 E. Carruthers
 

Cardinal

Cardinal

<kard-en-nul>

primary; pivotal; essential;

the most important element or key thing.

The cardinal rule for running is to lift your knees and pump your elbows.

Memory trick:
cardinal reminds of card.
we have an instruction card for what is important.

At work:
The cardinal requirement of a salesperson is to greet with a smile.


(c) 2016 E. Carruthers

Foment

Foment

<foh-meant>

instigate; incite; whip up;

to provoke someone into doing something.

I don't want to foment trouble between us. I will share my cookies with you.

Memory trick:
foment reminds of foam.
we get foam when we stir something.

At work:
He was trouble and would foment discontent in his fellow employees. Things are peaceful now since
he left.


(c) 2016 E. Carruthers