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to turn something away; also to redirect attention or a conversation
deflect
to shape or form; also to influence gradually over time
mould
feeling bitterness or anger toward someone/something
resenting
to carry out; put into practice
implement
overly flattering or insincere in a slimy/slick way
unctuous
wide in range; not detailed or specific
broad
making professional connections, sometimes at a larger event
networking
less skilled than before due to lack of practice
rusty
to hold back; stop or prevent (feelings, speech, information, etc.)
suppress
sharp, severe, or intense (also: less than 90°, in geometry)
acute
comfortable and relaxed; not tense
at ease
tense, nervous, easily startled
on edge
able to be harmed; emotionally exposed
vulnerable
based on personal stories rather than evidence
anecdotal
the arrangement/design of elements
layout
(n) a swap; (v) to trade or swap
showing mild confusion or curiosity
quizzical
shared interests or areas of agreement
common ground
careful and wise; acting with good judgment
something that happens; an event
occurrence
built in as a fixed, automatic pattern; ingrained
hardwired
extremely excited or out of control
manic
a job or business done in addition to a main one
side hustle
lavish; richly comfortable or expensive
sumptuous
cheerful, friendly, good-humored
jovial