Business Jungle
A person or company that sells the same product as you and tries to get the same customers
competitor
You met someone you like and you text them 15 times a day, show up uninvited, and scare them away. Your friends say you did this
come on too strong
The exciting, happy feeling you get from doing something adventurous — like skydiving or going on a fast ride
thrill
All the random, unnecessary objects covering your desk, your floor, and every surface in your room
clutter
You walk into an old, empty house and feel this — strange, uncomfortable, like something is not right
eerie
This word describes a market or economy with no growth, no movement, and no new energy — like still water
stagnant
You always plan the dates, pay the bills, and say 'I love you' first. Your partner does nothing. This relationship is this.
one-sided
When you've had a terrible day and you need to talk to a friend and let all your frustration out.
vent
Instead of taking the highway, you choose the longer road through the countryside to enjoy the views
scenic route
Your phone suddenly freezes and restarts for no reason. Your computer does something unexpected. This is the word for that small, mysterious error.
glitch
When a company creates a completely new idea or a better way of doing things.
innovate
On Monday they say 'I really like you.' On Thursday they ignore all your texts. You have no idea where you stand. They are giving you these
mixed signals
Instead of talking about your anger or sadness, you keep all your emotions hidden deep inside. This is dangerous for your mental health
bottle up
This person has 200 plastic bags, 50 old newspapers, and clothes from 1998. They cannot throw anything away
hoarding
The night before an accident, you had a strange dream that something bad was going to happen. This word describes that feeling
premonition
This is the dangerous feeling of being so satisfied with your success that you stop trying to improve
complacency
You go on several dates with someone, let them think you are serious, but you never actually intend to be in a relationship. You are doing this to them.
lead someone on
You are sitting in class, but your mind is completely somewhere else — thinking about your problems, a fight you had, or what's for dinner.
preoccupied
Instead of avoiding a difficult problem, you deal with it with energy and determination
tackle
When something twists or distorts reality in an unnatural way — like a mirror at a fun house that makes your face look completely wrong
warp
In business, this word describes a powerful company that aggressively takes over or destroys smaller, weaker competitors — just like an animal in nature.
predator
Instead of being honest, someone sends you just enough small messages — a like here, a 'hey' there — to keep you interested without ever committing to anything real
breadcrumbing
After a terrible relationship, you make a strong personal decision: "I will NEVER date someone like that again."
swear off
The party is over, everyone has left — but you are still there, slowly drinking your coffee, not ready to go home
linger
This type of person gets sick easily, is easily influenced by others, and is not well-protected against harm or negative effects
susceptible