Trendy Vocabulary

Contentious means causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Use case: Ukraine and Russia are scheduled to hold peace talks in Turkey today, but even figuring out who would attend them has been contentious.

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Optimize - To make the best use of resources or time
Overlap - When tasks happen at the same time
Strategic - Carefully planned to achieve a goal
Goal-oriented - Focused on achieving specific objectives
Micro-manage - To overly control small details of a task
Task-switching - Moving from one task to another quickly
Downtime - Time when you are not busy or working
Prioritization - Arranging tasks in the order of importance
Contingency - A backup plan for unexpected situations
Burnout - Extreme stress or exhaustion from overwork

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Ritual - A set routine or habit done regularly
Leisure - Free time spent on relaxing activities
Errands - Small tasks or jobs outside the house
Household chores - Tasks at home like cleaning or cooking
Unwind - To relax after stress or work
Rejuvenate - To refresh or restore energy
Break the monotony - To add variety to a repetitive routine
Overcommit - To take on too many tasks
Consistency - Doing something regularly without changes
Milestone - A significant point in progress

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Time-blocking - Scheduling specific time slots for tasks
Deadline - A fixed time by which something must be done
Efficiency - Achieving maximum productivity with minimum waste
Schedule - A plan for organizing tasks
Chronological - Arranged in the order of time
Flexibility - Ability to adapt to changes
Delegate - Assign tasks to others
Distraction - Something that prevents focus
Work-life balance - The balance between work and personal life
Time management skills - The ability to use time effectively

Trendy Vocabulary

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Commuting- Traveling between home and work/school
Multitasking- Doing multiple tasks at the same time
Prioritize- To arrange tasks in order of importance
Productivity- The efficiency of completing tasks
Procrastinate- To delay or postpone tasks unnecessarily
Streamline- To simplify or improve efficiency
Allocate- To set aside time or resources for a purpose
Habituate- To form a habit or routine
Punctuality- Being on time for events or tasks
Overwhelm- Feeling stressed due to too many tasks

Trendy Vocabulary

দূর থেকে শুনলে মনে হয়, 'পটাম কটাম মটাম' বলতেছে, একটু কাছে আসলে বুঝা যায় ঝাড়ুদার থেকে রেস্টুরেন্টের ম্যানেজার সবাই ইংরেজিতে কথা বলতে পারে।
একদম রাস্তার ডোবার ধারে দেয়া ছোট চায়ের দোকানের চাচীও দিব্যি ইংরেজিতে কনভার্সেশান চালিয়ে নেয়।

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ওকে। খাই একটু কলাপাতায়। দেখি খেলাটা কী!