Day 5 Vocabulary

Describes opinions or ideas that differ or move in different directions.

" The group's opinions were so divergent that they couldn't agree on a single approach."

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a political party, church, or other group.

" The new manager's doctrine was to prioritize efficiency over creativity."

The quality of being unconventional and slightly strange.

" His eccentricity, such as wearing mismatched socks to formal events, was a well-known part of his personality."

In a fluent or persuasive manner of speaking or writing.

" She spoke eloquently about the need for social justice, moving the entire room."

To issue or spread out from a source.

" A feeling of warmth and kindness seemed to emanate from the old woman."

The right of a government to take private property for public use, with payment of compensation.

" The government used eminent domain to acquire the land for the new highway project."

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

" The customer service agent showed great empathy toward the customer's frustration with the product."

Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory.

" The research was based on empirical evidence, not on conjecture or speculation."

To give someone the authority to do something.

" The company's new policy was designed to empower employees to make their own decisions."

To match or surpass a person's achievement by imitation.

" Aspiring leaders often try to emulate their mentors’ work ethic and leadership style."

The quality of being fair and impartial; also, the value of a company's shares.

" The company's policy was to ensure equity in its hiring practices."

To refer a problem to a higher authority.

" The issue was too complex for the first-level support, so it had to escalate to the next level."

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

" The team was swept up in euphoria after winning the championship game."

To officially absolve someone from blame or a wrongdoing.

" The new evidence was enough to exonerate the suspect and set him free."