Day 11 Vocabulary

A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound.

" He was able to explain the nuance of the complex legal document to the entire team."

Not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on facts.

" The performance review should be objective, focusing on measurable results, not personal opinions."

The process of integrating a new employee into an organization.

" The company has a thorough onboarding process to help new hires feel welcomed and prepared."

A model or pattern of something.

" The new software represents a paradigm shift in the way we use technology."

An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel abroad.

" He had to get a new passport before he could travel to another country."

A small piece of code inserted into a program to fix a bug or add a new feature.

" The company released a patch to fix the security vulnerability in their software."

The theory and practice of teaching.

" The school's pedagogy focused on hands-on learning and critical thinking."

The evaluation of work by one or more people with similar competencies as the producer of the work.

" The research paper was published in a journal after undergoing a rigorous peer-review process."

The action or process of performing a task or function.

" The employee's performance was evaluated based on their ability to meet their goals."

A person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

" The police were searching for the perpetrator of the crime."

Describes an argument or speech that is convincing in its ability to persuade.

" The lawyer's persuasive argument convinced the jury that his client was innocent."

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

" The new manager's decision was a pivotal moment for the future of the company."

To make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe.

" The parent tried to placate the crying child with a toy."