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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| to tighten belt | to reduce expenses |
| to dole out | to distribute in a controlled manner |
| to knock off | to leave work early |
| habituated | accustomed to something |
| incentive | a reward offered to encourage a certain behavior |
| to dole out | to distribute or give out, often in a limited or controlled manner |
| to undermine | to weaken or damage the effectiveness of something |
| obesogenic | contributing to obesity |
| mindfulness | a mental state of awareness and focus |
| to tout | to promote in an exaggerated way |
| allocation | the act of assigning resources |
| by the same token | for the same reason |
| to axe | to cut abruptly or without warning |
| perk | an extra benefit or privilege provided to employees |
| dispensability | the quality of being able to be cut without significant impact |
| to yield | to produce results |
| in-house | provided within a company |
| to grasp | to understand |
| white-collar worker | a person who works in an office |