Presentation Skills

noun the art or occupation of performing in plays, movies, or television productions

verb the act of performing in a play, movie, or television production

adjective pretending to be someone or something for a performance

• The actor's acting skills were praised by the critics.
• She's been acting in a lot of indie films lately.
• He's really good at fake acting, it's hilarious.
• Her kindness is just an act, she's not really that nice.

noun a mistake or error, especially one caused by clumsiness or lack of skill

• The presenter managed to flub his lines during the important conference.
• I always flub my lines when I'm nervous on stage.
• Don't worry if you flub your lines, just keep going and no one will notice.
• She really flubbed her chance to impress the boss with her lack of preparation.

adverb in a smooth and flowing manner; without hesitation or interruption

• She speaks fluently in multiple languages, making her a valuable asset in international business.
• I can't believe how fluently he can rap, it's like he was born to do it.
• She's so good at makeup, she can apply eyeliner fluently with her eyes closed.
• The river flowed fluently through the valley, as if it had a mind of its own.

noun a gift or something that is given to someone, especially on a special occasion

verb to give something to someone formally or officially

adjective existing or occurring now

• The speaker will begin the presentation with a brief overview of the current market trends.
• I'm excited to see what you got me for my birthday present!
• I can't wait to unwrap my birthday prezzy from you!
• His presence at the meeting was a present reminder of the importance of teamwork.

noun a person's ability to notice and understand things quickly and accurately

• The detective's sharp eye for detail helped him solve the case quickly.
• My friend has a sharp eye for fashion and always knows the latest trends.
• The art critic has a sharp eye for spotting fake paintings.
• She has a sharp eye for opportunities and never misses a chance to succeed.

verb to give a brief statement of the main points of something; to summarize

• In conclusion, to sum up our discussion, we can see that the data supports our hypothesis.
• So, to sum up, we basically just need to make sure everything is ready for the meeting tomorrow.
• To sum up, we gotta wrap this up real quick before the boss comes back.
• To sum up our relationship, it's like a rollercoaster with its ups and downs.