Essombra (n) when someone you once knew disappears. Not dead, still breathing and yet…gone.From Latin esse (to exist) + Spanish sombra (shadow)instead of saying “very big,” say “massive.” Instead of saying “detailed.” say “granular,” and insteadof saying “not interesting,” say “banal.”Ambivalent /æmˈbɪvələnt/ Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas I must admit I feelambivalent about the proposed merger.Bespoke /bɪˈspoʊk/ Custom-made or tailored to a specific customer or purpose. Our team can offeryou a bespoke solution that aligns with your unique needs.Brainstorming /ˈbreɪnˌstɔːrmɪŋ/ A problem-solving technique where I get together with a group ofpeople to come up with ideas. Let's schedule a brainstorming session to generate innovativestrategies for our upcoming project.Comprehensive /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv/ Including everything and being very thorough. We haveprepared a comprehensive report detailing all aspects of the project.Confluence /ˈkɒnflʊəns/ Things or people coming together or merging. The confluence ofdifferent departments' expertise will lead to a comprehensive solution.Conundrum /kəˈnʌndrəm/ A confusing and difficult problem or question. The conundrum weface is how to balance short-term profits with long-term sustainability.Deviate /ˈdiːvieɪt/ To go off course or depart from the usual or expected path. Let's stick to ouroriginal plan and not deviate from the project timeline.Diminutive /dɪˈmɪnjʊtɪv/ Extremely small or tiny. The diminutive changes we made to theuser interface greatly improved the user experience.Efficacious /ˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəs/ Effective or successful in producing the desired outcome. Themarketing campaign we implemented last quarter proved highly efficacious.Equanimity /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪti/ Mental or emotional stability, especially under stress. Maintainingequanimity during high-pressure projects helps us make better decisions.Fiasco /fiˈæskoʊ/ A complete failure or disaster. Due to unforeseen challenges, the productlaunch turned into a fiasco.Granular /ˈɡrænjʊlər/ Something made up of small details. We need to analyze the data at agranular level.Impeccable /ɪmˈpɛkəbl/ Perfect, flawless, error-free. Your impeccable execution in thepresentation impressed the clients.Pernicious /pərˈnɪʃəs/ Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. We must becautious of the pernicious effects of prolonged stress on employee well-being.Perspicacious /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkeɪʃəs/ Having keen insight, understanding, or acumen. Our perspicacious
financial analyst accurately predicted the market trends.Pragmatic /ˈpræɡˌmætɪk/ Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way. Taking a pragmaticapproach, we can address the budget constraints without compromising on quality.