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to avoid / tuː əˈvɔɪd /verbTo keep away from or prevent from happening
You should avoid making rash decisions.
shunevadeprevent
concise / kənˈsaɪs /adjectiveGiving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive
The report provided a concise summary of the project.
succincttersebrief
complex / kəmˈpleks /adjectiveConsisting of many different and connected parts; not easy to understand or analyze
Avoid using complex language in your report.
complicatedintricateconvoluted
Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret
It is important to be clear when explaining new procedures.
conciseexplicitplainunambiguous
independently / ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli /adverbActing or existing separately
Whether you're working in a team or independently, it's important to be able to communicate effectively with your co-workers.
effective / ɪˈfɛktɪv /adjectiveProducing the result that is wanted or intended
Effective communication
efficientproductive
essential / ɪˈsɛnʃəl /adjectiveabsolutely necessary; indispensable
Water is essential for life.
crucialvitalimportant
effectively / ɪˈfɛktɪvli /adverbin such a manner as to achieve a desired result
communicate effectively
efficientlyproductively
To pay attention to and try to understand what someone is saying
Listen carefully to the instructions.
hearunderstandcomprehend
attention / əˈtɛnʃən /nounthe action of dealing with or taking special care of someone or something
The child needed more attention from his parents.
focusheedregard
communicate / kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt /verbTo convey information, ideas, or feelings effectively
It's important to communicate clearly in a professional setting.
articulateconveyexpressinteract
speaking
Avoid interrupting them or talking over them.