“Basic concepts of statistics (part 2)”   #pattern P-A-T-T-E-R-N An example for others to follow. When two variables are strongly correlated, you can see a clear pattern on their scatter plot. When you see an animal repeating the same action...

“Why Forgiving Does Not Require an Apology”   #amend A-M-E-N-D A small change or improvement that is made to a document or proposed new law; correction; a make-up act. How does a diamond ring amend a broken heart? Wait a second… You should...

“4 ways to reclaim control of your time and make an impact at work”   #boundary B-O-U-N-D-A-R-Y a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line It is up to the...

“Basic concepts of statistics (part 1)”   #statistics S-T-A-T-I-S-T-I-C-S The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a...

“Gen Z, Millennials Speak Out on Reluctance to Become Parents”   #precautionary         P-R-E-C-A-U-T-I-O-N-A-R-Y Preemptive; intended to prevent something negative from happening. The manufacturer has recalled all its might-be-contaminated...

“Your Section-by-Section Guide to Storing Foods in the Fridge, From the Upper Shelves to the Crisper Drawers”   #staple S-T-A-P-L-E forming a basic, large or important part of something; a basic type of food that is used a lot Jeans are a...

“Sudden change of plans.”   #routine R-O-U-T-I-N-E A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program. 16 pull-ups before lunch has been one of my daily routines since 2 years ago. Forget about weekly routines, now we have an emergency...

  “Letter from Birmingham Jail (the 1st)”   #untimely U-N-T-I-M-E-L-Y Happening or done at an unsuitable time; a person’s way to disrespect meeting time, date time, or set due date. He broke up when you were deeply in debt and way behind...

“Hua Hsu Is True to the Game: His new memoir is both a coming-of-age story and an evolutionary step for Asian American literature.”   #relentless R-E-L-E-N-T-L-E-S-S ​not stopping; not getting less strong Miranda's relentless pursuit of...

“The things I teach as a math tutor”   #arithmetic A-R-I-T-H-M-E-T-I-C The branch of mathematics dealing with the properties and manipulation of numbers. If you want to improve your arithmetic skills, put down the calculator and solve the...