Team Building

adjective pleasing or pleasant; willing to agree or consent

• The terms of the agreement were mutually agreeable to both parties.
• I find the weather today quite agreeable, don't you?
• This party is going to be so agreeable, I can't wait!
• His agreeable personality made him a joy to be around.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this phrase, 'purposes' is a noun referring to the reasons or intentions behind someone's actions.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this phrase, 'cross' is an adjective indicating a situation where two or more things are in opposition or conflict with each other.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'at' is a preposition indicating a specific location or position.

• The two departments seemed to be working at cross purposes, unable to align their strategies.
• It was clear that they were at cross purposes when they couldn't agree on a plan.
• They were totally at cross purposes, like two ships passing in the night.
• Their relationship was strained, as if they were constantly at cross purposes with each other.

verb action word that indicates bringing something or someone to a particular place or state

• The lawyer will bring to the court all the necessary evidence to support his case.
• I'll bring to the meeting the report you asked for.
• She always brings to the party some good vibes.
• His speech brought to light the issues that had been hidden for so long.

noun a talk intended to give someone confidence or enthusiasm

• The coach gave the team a pep talk before the championship game.
• My friend gave me a pep talk before my job interview.
• I gave myself a little pep talk in the mirror before going on stage.
• Sometimes a good book can serve as a pep talk for the soul.

noun a state of being irritable or easily annoyed

• His constant grouchiness made it difficult to work with him.
• I can't stand his grouchiness in the mornings.
• She's always in a bad mood, such grouchiness!
• The dark clouds of grouchiness followed him wherever he went.

noun a companion or friend who works in the same office

• My office buddy and I collaborate on projects to ensure they are completed efficiently.
• My office buddy and I always grab lunch together during our break.
• My office buddy and I are like two peas in a pod, always cracking jokes and having a good time.
• Having a reliable office buddy makes the workday feel less daunting and more enjoyable.