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captured To be seized or taken by an enemy, captor, or authority ■The prisoners were captured by the rebels and held hostage., ■I accidentally captured my boss's email password by clicking on the wrong link in his email.
Sent To send an email. ■ I sent my boss an email apologizing for being late to work, but it was actually a prank. She was so confused and angry!
Undoing The act of reversing or undoing something that has been done, often in a comical way. ■ "John accidentally sent an email to his boss with the subject 'I quit my job.' Instead of panicking, he quickly undid the email and replaced it with a more professional message. It's safe to say that John had quite the undoing on his hands."
Continually To never stop doing something, even when it's not necessary or productive. ■ John continually checks his email even though he hasn't received anything important in weeks.
distrustful Extremely suspicious of someone or something, often to the point of not believing anything they say or do. ■ "He was so distrustful of his boss that he started keeping a record of every meeting and email exchange."
Documented A piece of paper or digital file containing information about something. ■ "That email you sent to your boss claiming you were sick? Yeah, it was pretty documented."
Erase A verb used to remove something from memory, such as a text message or a file. ■ "I accidentally sent my boss an email that I didn't mean to. I quickly erased it before they saw it."
Filter A device that removes impurities or unwanted substances from a fluid or gas, while allowing the desired components to pass through. ■ "I need to filter out all the spam messages on my email before I get overwhelmed."
graphic An image or drawing that is intended to be shockingly or offensively sexual in nature. ■ I accidentally sent my boss a graphic email attachment that he didn't appreciate.
Incriminating Something that is evidence of a crime or wrongdoing, often something that can be used to incriminate someone. ■ "That incriminating email from the boss was enough to make me quit my job."
injection A humorous term for receiving a message, email, or phone call. ■ "I got an injection from my boss that I was going to be leading the team on this project."
irrevocably In a way that cannot be reversed or undone. ■ "I accidentally deleted my entire email folder and it was irrevocably gone."
mails A collection of messages sent to a person's email address. ■ "I got so many mails today, I had to hire a mail organizer!"
Misread To interpret something incorrectly, often due to a misunderstanding of the context or meaning. ■ John misread his boss's email and thought he was being fired, so he quit his job on the spot.
outcome The humorous result of a situation or event. ■ "I accidentally sent my boss an email with all the funny memes I found. The outcome? He replied with 'Thanks for keeping things light-hearted.'
pinheads A term used to describe people who are overly concerned with trivial details and lack common sense. ■ "I can't believe those pinheads spent three hours debating whether to use a comma or an apostrophe in that email."
Ruin The act of destroying something or causing it to fail. ■ "He ruined his career by accidentally sending a confidential email to the wrong person."
Stickler A person who is overly concerned with correctness or propriety, often to the point of absurdity. ■ "The stickler for grammar rules was furious when his boss misspelled 'their' on a business email."
woops An exclamation of dismay or regret, often used when something unexpected or undesirable has occurred. ■ "Woops, I accidentally sent that embarrassing email to my boss!"
Administrator A person who is responsible for managing and maintaining a computer system or network. ■ John may be an administrator of the company's email server, but he's not very good at it - in fact, he once accidentally deleted all of the emails for the entire marketing department!
Attachments Something that is added to a document or message to make it more interesting. ■ "When I send my boss an email about the company's latest project, I always include some funny attachments like a GIF of a cat doing yoga or a meme about corporate life. It keeps things light and fun, even when we're talking about serious business.
blackmail The act of extorting money or favors from someone in exchange for not revealing embarrassing information about them. ■ "I accidentally sent my boss an email with my cat's latest poop joke. But instead of apologizing, he demanded $100 to keep it quiet. That's some serious blackmail!"
communicating The art of conveying information through speech, writing, or other means. ■ If you want to communicate effectively, it's important to be clear and concise in your messages. For example, when sending an email, make sure to use bullet points and avoid using overly technical jargon.
Computers An electronic device that can perform a variety of tasks, such as processing data, creating documents, and accessing the internet. However, its true purpose is to be the ultimate procrastination tool. ■ "I can't work without my computer. It's like trying to write a novel with a typewriter from the 1800s. Plus, I need to constantly check my email to avoid any important deadlines."
Confidentiality The state of being privy to secret information. ■ "I have a strict policy of confidentiality when it comes to my clients' personal details. So, don't even ask me about the time I accidentally sent an email with my boss's password embedded in it!
destroying To cause irreparable damage or destruction, often through carelessness or negligence. ■ When the company's CEO accidentally sent out an email with confidential client information, it was like a bomb going off in their headquarters, leaving nothing but destruction in its wake. But hey, at least they can laugh about it now!
Domain A large tract of land owned by a single person or organization and used for specific purposes, such as agriculture, logging, or recreation. ■ The king's royal domain was vast and full of surprises, from secret underground tunnels to hidden gardens., A group of related things or concepts that can be classified or organized together, such as a field of study, a type of clothing, or a category of products. ■ "Computer science" is a domain that encompasses many different fields and topics, from programming to cybersecurity., The internet addresses that are controlled by a single entity, such as a company or individual, and are used for website hosting, email, and other online services. ■ "google.com" is a domain owned by Google, which uses it to host their search engine and other online services.
Employers The people who hire you and make sure you're not stealing anything from the company. ■ "I had to apologize to my employer for accidentally sending an email about our secret plans. It was a slip of the tongue, but I won't let it happen again!"
fax a machine that sends and receives written messages over a telephone line ■ John couldn't remember the password for his fax machine, so he had to call his boss to ask him to send a message through it. The boss replied with "What do you mean, 'fax?' I thought we were using email." John just sighed and hung up the phone.
fingertips The highly sensitive, fleshy tips of the fingers. They are often used for writing, typing, and other delicate tasks. ■ "I accidentally tapped on my phone screen with the tip of my thumb instead of my fingertip and now I have a text message from my boss asking why I didn't reply to his email."
frauds A group of people who are incredibly stupid, yet somehow manage to con their way into positions of power and influence. ■ "The frauds at the top of the company were so incompetent that they accidentally sent an email to all of their clients confessing to embezzlement."
Hold A way to keep something in place or prevent it from falling. ■ "I need to hold the book so that it doesn't fall off the table." A way to delay or postpone something. ■ "Let me just hold this call for a minute while I finish up this email."
Ignored To deliberately overlook, disregard or ignore something, usually something that is important or relevant. ■ John ignored his boss's email about the upcoming meeting and instead spent his time playing video games. When asked why he didn't respond, John said "I just didn't see it."
intrusion An unwelcome and often inappropriate attempt to enter someone's personal space or information. ■ When my mom found out that I had been accessing her email without permission, she made it clear that my actions were an intrusion into her privacy.
Mentions A word or phrase used to give someone credit for something they did. It's like saying "Thanks, [name]! Your help was invaluable." ■ "I can't believe John mentions me in every email he sends! He must really think I'm special."
Notification A message or alert that informs the recipient of a new email, text message, social media update, etc. in a way that is so annoying and distracting it makes them want to pull their hair out. ■ "When my phone emits a shrill notification for every single message I get, I start to wonder if my life would be better without technology. Or if I could somehow train it to only notify me when there's an actual emergency."
Playbook A document that outlines the steps to be taken in a sport, game, or activity. ■ After watching the professional football team's playbook, John was able to successfully pass his tryout for the local pick-up league., A set of instructions for doing something, especially in a formal or organized way. ■ "Here's my playbook for getting through a busy day at work: wake up early, have a healthy breakfast, and avoid checking email until lunch."
received A feeling of being overwhelmed or bombarded with information or requests. ■ "I received an email from my boss asking me to attend a meeting at 2pm today, but I already have plans. How am I supposed to handle this?
Referrals A type of marketing strategy where one business rewards its existing customers for bringing in new customers through word-of-mouth advertising. ■ John's pizza place offered a referral program where if someone brought in five new customers, they would get a free pizza. John was so excited about the referrals that he started sending out flyers and email invitations to all of his customers, begging them to bring in new business.
Reminder A note or message that is sent to a person's phone, computer, or email to remind them of something important. ■ "John set a reminder on his phone to call his mom at 6pm every day. But when the reminder went off, he realized he had already called her an hour ago and was now running late for dinner with his friends."
screwups A person or thing that is utterly and completely screwed up. ■ I'm surprised anyone still hires John after all his recent screwups. He's been late to work every day this month, forgot his lunch twice, and accidentally sent an email with the wrong client's credit card information.
semantics The study of the meaning and use of words, especially in language and written communication. ■ I'm not an expert in semantics, but I know that "your" and "you're" are two very different things. You should probably proofread before sending your email to your boss.
Severance The act of cutting off or disconnecting something, often in a humorous manner. ■ John's boss decided to give him "severance" after he accidentally sent an email to the entire company about his plans to start his own business. The boss gave John a big check and told him not to come back.
spelt A type of grain that is commonly used to make bread and cereals. It is also a common word in English spelling, where it can mean either "spelled" (as in correctly written) or "spellbound" (as in completely captivated). ■ "I had to spell check my email before sending it because I'm not very good at spelling words like 'spelt'.
Write To make letters, words, or other symbols on paper or a screen. ■ "I need to write an email to my boss about the project. But I'm not sure how to start it. Maybe I should just write 'Hi, Boss!' and then fill in the rest."