Flush (adjective) = (of two surfaces) completely level with each other

*? flush with something
? Make sure the paving stones are flush with the lawn.
? The paneling and the wall should be flush* (with each other).

Linchpin / Lynchpin (noun) = ​a person or thing that is the most important part of an organization, a plan, etc., because everything else depends on them or it

? Nurses are the linchpin of the health service.
? This witness is the linchpin of the defense's case.
? Consumer spending is the linchpin of the economy.

Overlook (verb) = to fail to see or notice something

? The detective overlooked an important clue.
? He seems to have overlooked one important fact.
? I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked.

Amid (preposition) = in the middle of or during something, especially something that causes excitement or fear

⚫️ He finished his speech amid tremendous applause.
⚫️ The firm collapsed amid allegations of fraud.
⚫️ The investigation comes amid growing concerns.

Underline (verb) = to emphasize or show that something is important or true

? The report underlines the importance of preschool education.
? Her question underlined how little she understood him.
? The report underlined that the project enjoyed considerable support in both countries.
? It should be underlined that these are only preliminary findings.
? The accident underlines our need for better safety procedures.

Pointedly (adverb) = in a way that is deliberately meant to show that you are annoyed, bored, or disapprove of something

? She yawned and looked pointedly at her watch.
? When he sees me, he pointedly ignores me.
? She looked pointedly at the clock on the kitchen wall.
? ‘I thought you were leaving, ’ she said pointedly.

Succinct (adjective) = said in a very clear way using only a few words

? a succinct explanation
? a succinct description
? Keep your answers as succinct as possible.

Wane (verb) = to become smaller or less : to decrease in size, amount, length, or quality

? The scandal caused her popularity to wane.
? Interest in this issue has continued to wane.
? Her enthusiasm for the whole idea was waning rapidly.
? By the late 70s the band's popularity was beginning to wane.

Hone (verb) = to make something perfect or completely suitable for its purpose:

? It was a finely honed piece of writing.
? She honed her debating skills at college.
? This is an opportunity for you to hone your skills.
? His body was honed to perfection.

Severance (noun) = the act of ending someone's work contract

*? severance terms
? a severance of employment
? employees given notice of severance
? severance pay [=money given to someone who has been fired or laid off from a job]
? She received a good severance* package [=money and other benefits given when employment is ended] when she was laid off.