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Word (Pronunciation) Definition & Examples

vested (adjective) (ˈves.tɪd Having the rights, interests, or profits from something after a required period of time
(US), ˈves.tɪd (UK)) She has a vested pension after 20 years with the company.
1. Not married and thought to be a suitable future marriage partner, especially because of
eligible (adjective) wealth or status
(ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bl̩ (US), ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bl̩ She's considered a very eligible young lady.
(UK)) 2. Having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions
Only eligible students can apply for the scholarship.
a delicate situation A situation, matter, etc. that needs to be dealt with carefully to avoid trouble or offense
/matter/point (phrase) Negotiating peace is a delicate matter that requires tact.
delicate (adj) (ˈdel.ɪ.kɪt (US), Needing to be done carefully
ˈdel.ɪ.kət UK The delicate surgery was performed by specialists.
1. A way or method of doing something
basis (noun) (ˈbeɪ.sɪs (US), Admission to the program is on a competitive basis.
ˈbeɪ.sɪs (UK)) 2. The most important facts or ideas from which something is developed
The basis for the new theory is sound research.
To establish someone or yourself in a business or position
set someone up
My parents set me up with a small shop.
1. To arrange for an event or activity to happen
They set up a meeting to discuss the proposal.
set something up
2. To formally establish a new company, organization, system, etc.
We need to set up better security procedures.
1. At or on a place where a race is happening
The runners are on track for the final lap.
on track (idiom)
2. Making progress and likely to succeed
The project is on track for completion next month.
To admire and respect someone
look up to someone
Many young artists look up to him as a role model.
keep up (with To do what is necessary to stay level or equal with someone or something
someone/something) I struggle to keep up with the latest technology trends.
To find out more about something, or take more action connected with it
follow something up
The police are following up on several leads in the case.
constantly (adverb)
All the time or often
(ˈkɑːn.stən.tli (US),
She was constantly tired from working long hours.
ˈkɒn.stənt.li (UK))
To ask someone to come to help in a difficult situation
call someone in
They had to call in additional medical staff during the emergency.
recruit (verb) (rɪˈkruːt (US), To persuade someone to work for a company or become a new member of an organization
rɪˈkruːt (UK)) The army is actively recruiting new soldiers.
commensurate (adjective)
In a correct and suitable amount compared to something else
(kəˈmen.sɚ.ɪt (US), kə
His salary is not commensurate with his qualifications and experience.
ˈmen.sər.ət (UK))
To suggest or think of an idea or plan
come up with something
The team came up with an innovative solution to the problem.
abundant (adj) (əˈbʌn.dənt More than enough in supply
(US), əˈbʌn.dənt (UK)) There was an abundant supply of fresh produce at the market.
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Jessica was vested in the company's retirement plan after five loyal years, but she was nowhere near eligible for a leadership
role. The delicate situation of her career stagnation needed to be handled delicately. Her basis for advancement seemed
tenuous at best.

That's when Jessica's mentor, Claire, set her up with an opportunity. Claire recruited her into a new top-secret team,
constantly calling Jessica in for special assignments that pushed her abilities. While her peers kept up their daily grind,
Jessica was tasked with coming up with innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Jessica looked up to Claire, following up every lead to prove her eligibility for bigger prospects. Little did she know, Claire had
been vetting Jessica for one of the most delicate matters the company faced - a crisis that could derail them if not handled
properly.

When the evidence of corporate corruption surfaced, Claire knew they needed an abundant pool of fresh talent to get back
on track. Jessica's work ethic, creativity and composure under pressure made her the ideal candidate.

In a private meeting, Claire laid out the basis for Jessica's recruit mission. "This won't be easy, but the payoff will be
commensurate with your efforts. Are you up for setting up a confidential taskforce?"

Jessica's mind raced, but her determination was unwavering. This was the delicate big break she'd been vying for. She gave a
confident nod. "Consider it done."

Over the next few weeks, Jessica came up with aliases and covers, vetting potential hires with Claire's guidance. She set up
secret channels to facilitate their underground meetings. Her team's contributions were invaluable in exposing the corporate
deceit and getting the company's ethics back on track.

Jessica's recruitment skills and crisis management became legendary. She was promptly promoted, her eligibility for
leadership indisputable. As Claire's protégé, Jessica vowed to pay forward the empowerment she was vested, nurturing and
recruiting more rising talent. The company's future looked abundantly promising.