Social Skills Development

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm or wit

  • Her disarming smile put everyone at ease during the business meeting.
  • His disarming charm made it easy to open up to him.
  • She has a disarming way of getting what she wants without anyone suspecting a thing.
  • The artist's use of disarming colors created a sense of calm and tranquility in the painting.

adjective having or regarding the self or the individual as the center of all things

  • The egocentric nature of the CEO led to a lack of collaboration within the company.
  • She's so egocentric, always talking about herself and never listening to others.
  • Don't be so egocentric, dude, nobody likes a self-absorbed person.
  • His egocentric mindset built a wall around him, isolating him from genuine connections.

noun a period of time during which one person does something while others wait for their chance to do the same thing

verb to alternate in doing something

  • During the meeting, each team member will take turns presenting their findings.
  • Let's take turns sharing our favorite memories from the trip.
  • We can take turns binge-watching our favorite TV show this weekend.
  • Life is like a game where we all take turns facing challenges and obstacles.