roughly /ˈrʌf.li/ adverb
1. approximately
There has been an increase of roughly 2.25 million.
withhold /wɪðˈhəʊld/ /-ˈhoʊld/ verb
to refuse to give something or to keep back something
to withhold information/support
abusive /əˈbjuː.sɪv/ adjective
using rude and offensive words
an abusive letter/telephone call
prioritize , UK usually prioritise /praɪˈɒr.ɪ.taɪz/ /-ˈɔːr.ə-/ verb
to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first
You must learn to prioritize your work.
multiply /ˈmʌl.tɪ.plaɪ/ /-t ̬ɪ-/ verb
to increase very much in number, or (in mathematics) to add a number to itself a particular number of times
In warm weather these germs multiply rapidly.
THE PSCHOLOGY OF NARCISSISM
glimpse /glɪm p s/ noun
1. when you see something or someone for a very short time
I only caught (= had) a fleeting glimpse of the driver of the getaway car, but I doubt I would recognize her if I saw her again.
show up phrasal verb ( mainly US show ) informal
to arrive somewhere in order to join a group of people, especially late or unexpectedly
I invited him for eight o'clock, but he didn't show up until nine-thirty.
grandiose /ˈgræn.di.əʊs/ /-oʊs/ adjective disapproving
larger and containing more detail than necessary, or intended to seem important or splendid
grandiose plans/schemes/ideas for making money
potential /pə ʊ ˈten. t ʃ ə l/ /poʊ-/ noun
someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve or succeed
The region has enormous potential for economic development.
meanwhile /ˈmiːn.waɪl/ adverb
until something expected happens, or while something else is happening
Carl's starting college in September. Meanwhile, he's travelling around Europe.
entitlement /ɪnˈtaɪ.tl ̩.mənt/ /-t ̬l ̩-/ noun
something that you have right to do or have, or when you have the right to do or have something
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