Noun
acumen
IPA /əˈkjuːmən/
The ability to understand a situation quickly and use good judgment to make effective decisions in a particular area.
See example sentence: acumen
Her financial acumen helped the family manage a tight budget.
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Noun
rapport
IPA /ræˈpɔː/
A friendly connection between people who understand one another and find it easy to communicate and feel comfortable together.
See example sentence: rapport
We developed a warm rapport after chatting on the train.
Noun
empathy
IPA /ˈɛmpəθɪ/
The ability to understand another person's feelings by imagining their experience and how you might feel in their situation.
See example sentence: empathy
Listening without interrupting helped her show empathy for her upset friend.
Noun
compassion
IPA /kəmˈpæʃən/
A feeling of concern and sympathy for someone who is suffering, often together with a wish to help them.
See example sentence: compassion
She showed compassion by listening patiently to her upset neighbour.
Noun
consensus
IPA /kənˈsɛnsəs/
General agreement within a group about a question or decision, often reached after people have shared their different views.
See example sentence: consensus
After some discussion, our family reached a consensus on where to go.
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