📙 Part 2: Describe an occasion when you wasted your time
Ever been so frustrated with a colleague you just had to rant? Rory shares a wild story about a coworker who pushed him to his absolute limit, leading to a fiery confrontation and an important lesson.
This episode's vocabulary
Rant (noun) - a long, angry, and confused speech.
Former (noun) - of or in an earlier time.
In advance - before something happens.
Aware (adj.) - knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing.
Complaint (noun) - a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory.
Go to great lengths (idiom) - to try very hard to achieve something.
Exclusively (adverb) - only.
Backbone (noun) - the foundation or most substantial or sturdiest part of something.
Feedback (noun) - reaction to a process or activity, or the information.
Animated (adj.) - someone who is animated or who is having an animated conversation is lively and is showing their feelings.
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