/ ˈhɔrsˌpleɪ / [HAWRS-pley] (n.)
– rough or wild play
Example: Horseplay is not allowed in our home.
Additional info: Rough-and-tumble and roughhouse are similar to this term.
HONE
/ hoʊn / [hohn] (v.)
– to improve or make better
Example: Musicians hone their skills through constant practice.
Additional info: It can also mean “to literally sharpen a cutting tool.”
RESILIENCE
/ rɪˈzɪl yəns / [ri-ZIL-yuh ns] (n.)
– the ability to recover from hardship or difficulty
Example: Some professional athletes are known for their resilience.
Additional info: It may also refer to an object’s flexibility or elasticity.
SUPERVISION
/ ˌsu pərˈvɪʒ ən / [soo-per-VIZH-uh n] (n.)
– the act of overseeing a person or a process
Example: New employees need a lot of supervision.
Additional info: Synonyms for supervision include guidance and management.
INTERVENTION
/ ˌɪn tərˈvɛn ʃən / [in-ter-VEN-shuh n ] (n.)
– the act of becoming involved in something
Example: I would like to work without anybody’s intervention.
Additional info: Intervene (v.) means “to get involved in something.”
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