Words Borrowed From Japanese
This word is from Japanese for "harbor wave", & it's a biiiiig one
tsunami
Controlled 360-degree spins in a car
donuts
KMX:
They'll help you find that 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan you want
Sounds gruesome, but it's actually a person who recruits candidates for top-level jobs
a headhunter
I know you're angry but please, let's be this, meaning adhering to societal norms
civil
Characters for "endure" & "person" combine to make this word for a stealthy warrior
ninja
Stick your tongue out & exhale sharply to make this fruity sound of disapproval
raspberry
EL
is for this company that makes makeup, fragrances & skincare products
Estée Laude
A good manager knows how to do this 8-letter word, transfer responsibility for specific tasks to their employees
delegate
To excessively criticize something over minor details
nitpick
You sing along to a pre-recorded backing track in this form of entertainment with a Japanese name
karaoke
In "Rebel Without a Cause", James Dean & a rival play this in speeding cars, with unfortunate results
Chicken
DLTR:
The buck stops at this retailer
Dollar Tree
Referring to writers & others who are self-employed & work job to job, it was first used of mercenary knights
freelance
If you're too shy to ring in, you may be accused of being this 5-letter word
timid
Characters meaning "before" & "life" combine to make this 6-letter word for a teacher, who would usually be older than you
sensei
A baseball brouhaha is also known as this edible pie plant
a rhubarb
MS:
They'll help you with your financial goals & investing
Morgan Stanley
It's the controversial cost-saving practice of subcontracting services once done in-house to a third party
outsourcing
Really, really mad
livid
Enjoy a latte made from this traditional Japanese green tea powder
matcha
A 1930s guide to underworld lingo provides the first known written use of this baked product as slang for money
bread
GOOG:
Actually this 8-letter name now
Alphabet
This term, derived from a military context, refers to the act of completely overhauling or transforming an organization or project, often in response to a crisis.
restructuring
Fats, waxes & oils are classified as these
lipids