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Jen Psaki
Vocabulary
tailor (verb)
- Definition:
- to make or adjust something to fit someone's needs or preferences, like changing a piece of clothing to fit better
- Example from the episode:
- “And then what I really heard you say is you have to tailor your message to the person or people that you're speaking to so you can get them engaged.”
- Example sentence:
- “He decided to tailor his resume for the job application.”
agility (noun)
- Definition:
- the ability to move quickly and easily, especially when changing direction
- Example from the episode:
- “You need to be present in the moment, and that's what gives you the agility to be flexible in the moment and be able to more effectively communicate.”
- Example sentence:
- “His agility allowed him to dodge the ball easily.”
informed (adjective)
- Definition:
- having knowledge or information about a particular subject, so you understand it well
- Example from the episode:
- “As an informed participant, you know, anyone who is doing an interview or the White House press secretary, you don't just go on television and just start a show, right?”
- Example sentence:
- “It’s important to stay informed about current events.”
tune something out (idiom)
- Definition:
- to stop paying attention to it or to ignore it, like when you have background noise but focus on something else
- Example from the episode:
- “She doesn't know the vernacular of Washington, so when people start talking like that, she kind of tunes it out.”
- Example sentence:
- “She learned to tune out negative comments from others.”