Self-Improvement Techniques

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a structure or the process of constructing a structure

verb to construct or make something by putting parts or materials together

  • The construction company plans to build a new office building next year.
  • Let's build a sandcastle at the beach!
  • I'm gonna build a sick gaming setup in my room.
  • We need to build trust with our customers before launching the new product.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g. the, a, an)

  • I believe using this new software will do the trick in streamlining our processes.
  • Just add a little bit of salt and pepper, that should do the trick.
  • Throwing on some shades always seems to do the trick when I'm feeling tired.
  • A little bit of positive thinking can often do the trick in turning a bad day around.

verb to put someone into a state of hypnosis or to captivate someone's attention

  • The therapist successfully hypnotized the patient to help them overcome their fear of flying.
  • I was so hypnotized by the magician's tricks that I couldn't figure out how he did them.
  • The movie was so good, I was totally hypnotized by the plot twists.
  • She was hypnotized by his charm and couldn't resist his advances.

noun giving

  • The new scholarship program is truly a gift that keeps on giving to the students in need.
  • Having a reliable car is like a gift that keeps on giving, especially during long road trips.
  • Getting a job with great benefits is like a gift that keeps on giving every payday.
  • Her positive attitude is truly a gift that keeps on giving, spreading joy to everyone around her.