2.01.02 LEARN Vocabulary with Why CEOs Need To Stop Saying Filler Words, Especially "Um" and "Ah"

occur

verb
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occur

verb
(especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen:

1. This phenomenon occurs because the brain processes information and generates thoughts much faster than we can articulate them through speech.
generate

verb
to cause something to exist:

1. This phenomenon occurs because the brain processes information and generates thoughts much faster than we can articulate them through speech.
articulate

verb
to express in words:

1. This phenomenon occurs because the brain processes information and generates thoughts much faster than we can articulate them through speech.
at a rate

phrase
at certain level

1. According to research, the brain can process information at a rate of up to 600 words per minute (and reportedly up to 1500 words per minute).
reportedly

adv
according to what many people say:

1. According to research, the brain can process information at a rate of up to 600 words per minute (and reportedly up to 1500 words per minute).
Conversely

adv
in an opposite way:

1. Conversely, the average speaking rate is around 150 words per minute.
the gap between

collocation
an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things:

1. This gap between the speed of thought and the speed of speech can lead to the use of filler words as a way to bridge the gap.
2. ...to minimize their use of filler words and find alternative strategies for bridging the gap between thought and speech.
placeholder

noun
a person or thing that occupies the position or place of another person or thing

1. Filler words, such as "um," "ah," "like," and "you know," can serve as placeholders in speech.
2. While filler words may serve as a temporary placeholder in speech, they can have a negative impact on the speaker's credibility and communication skills.
correlated with

verb
if two things correlate, or are correlated, they are connected, and affect each other:

1. One study found that using filler words was significantly correlated with a decrease in a speaker's perceived intelligence and competence.
perceive

verb
to come to an opinion about something, or have a belief about something:

1. Pauses can increase the perceived confidence and authority of the speaker.
2. One study found that using filler words was significantly correlated with a decrease in a speaker's perceived intelligence and competence.
3. ... a CEO can convey their message more clearly, increase their perceived confidence and authority, and improve their overall effectiveness as a leader.
competence nounthe ability to do something well: 1. One study found that using filler words was significantly correlated with a decrease in a speaker's perceived intelligence and competence.be prone to phraselikely to show a particular characteristic, usually a negative one, or to be affected by something bad, such as damage or an illness : 1. This is particularly true for non-native English speaking executives who may be more prone to using them.temporary adjnot lasting or needed for very long: 1. While filler words may serve as a temporary placeholder in speech, they can have a negative impact on the speaker's credibility and communication skills.high-pressure nouninvolving pressure that is greater than usual: 1. For instance, it is common in high-pressure situations such as business meetings.alternative adjsomething that is different from something else, especially from what is usual, and offering the possibility of choice: 1. Therefore, it is essential for international executives, such as CEOs, to minimize their use of filler words and find alternative strategies for bridging the gap between thought and speech. 2. A pause in your speaking is not only a great alternative to a filler word,...strategy nouna detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry, or sport, or the skill of planning for such situations: 1. Therefore, it is essential for international executives, such as CEOs, to minimize their use of filler words and find alternative strategies for bridging the gap between thought and speech. 2. The following four strategies will reduce using filler words.bridge the gap phraseto connect two things or to make the difference between them smaller: 1. ...to minimize their use of filler words and find alternative strategies for bridging the gap between thought and speech.sparingly advin a restricted or infrequent manner; in small quantities. 1. It is generally appropriate to use filler words sparingly in speech.overuse nounexcessive use. 1. The overuse can interrupt the flow of conversation and may make the speaker appear uncertain or unprepared.interrupt verbstop the continuous progress of (an activity or process). 1. The overuse can interrupt the flow of conversation and may make the speaker appear uncertain or unprepared.