In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Although it may not always be the case, a broad vocabulary doesn’t necessarily equate to a strong vocabulary. When it comes to sounding eloquent, less is more. A wordy explanation is not more eloquent than a simple and clear explanation, if they both accomplish the same thing. Don’t add in extra vocab words to sound more intelligent. Make attempts to learn new vocabulary whenever possible, but when you’re speaking, stick to words you know. One of the least eloquent things you can do is misuse a large vocabulary word, or combine too many large vocabulary words and leave your listener confused. When applicable, make allusions to things that help explain a thought or idea, or that will otherwise give the listener a better idea  of what you’re trying to say. References to pop culture, classic literature and art, and historical people and events are all incredibly helpful and give you an added air of intelligence. Nothing sounds less professional and eloquent than filling up silences and spaces between words with filler words like “um,” “like,” “so,” and “yeah”. Make a conscious effort not to fill up your speeches with these words, and don’t feel like you must insert words into every empty space. If it is helpful, think through exactly what you’re going to say before you say it so that you don’t fall back on these fillers. You could have the most eloquent speech in the world prepared, but if you can’t properly enunciate the words in them, your listeners will end up confused and in the dark. Take the necessary time to pronounce each word in your sentence correctly, minimizing an accent if necessary. If you have particular trouble with proper enunciation, hire a voice/speaking coach to help you pronounce words properly. One of the common issues people have with speaking, is they end up grasping for words, leaving an awkward pause in their speech, and then they seem unprepared. Beat this by becoming familiar with a list of popular transitions and popular adjectives. If you do forget what you were going to say, it won’t take you as long to supply a word when you can refer to these mental lists.  Common (and eloquent) transitions include furthermore, additionally, moreover, in particular, nevertheless, and despite. Common (and eloquent) adjectives will vary based on what you’re talking about, but may include gorgeous, disgusted, absurd, tasteful, resonant, brief, pleasant, and lovely. In order to prevent stumbling over your thoughts and jumping straight into speech, think about what you’re going to say before you say it. Similar to writing a response, thinking in advance will give you time to formulate exactly what you’re going to say and how you’re going to say it. Just be careful that you don’t script yourself so much that you sound fake or accidentally leave out important words.
Summary: Stick with clear and succinct vocabulary. Use what you know. Make helpful references. Don’t use filler words. Enunciate each word. Familiarize yourself with transitions and adjectives. Formulate your sentence in advance.

Everyone faces problems or issues in their day-to-day lives, whether it's who to vote for, what job offer to accept, or how to deal with a family member. Each day, break one of these problems down in your free time.  Identify the problem and decide whether or not it's something you have control over, like what job offer you accept or your aunt refusing to get help for a medical issue. If you can't control it, don't dwell on it. Gather the information you need to make a decision. For example, if you got multiple job offers, consider your salary, benefits package, and the work environment. Use the gathered information to make a decision. For example, if one job has better pay and benefits, you might consider accepting that position. Follow through on your course of action, while being aware that your strategy might have to change as you get new information. Begin by describing a situation that is emotionally significant to you. Next, write in detail how you responded to the situation. Analyze what the reaction might say about you and how you might have been feeling below the surface. Then, write down how you could have responded differently, or how you might respond differently in the future. Make sure that all of your entries follow the same format. Keep it consistent. You might be surprised by how many of your views on things have been shaped by the family of origin, cultural group, geographic location, schools, organizations, or employers you belong to, whether they are religious or cultural. Write down a list of things you are required to believe (or not) as a member of that group. And then decide whether you truly believe those things or not. For example, some religions forbid abortion. Consider your views on abortion and whether or not you agree with it. You can come to the same conclusion as your religion does, but make sure it's because what you truly believe. One of the best ways to think for yourself is to get information yourself, rather than relying on others. Ask lots of questions, particularly in situations that affect you directly, like voting to put people in office or which school you’re going to go to. Don’t just let people tell you what you should do. Make sure that you use reliable sources when you are conducting research. If you’ve had a hard time thinking for yourself before, you might find that you’re swayed by other people the first few times you try to think for yourself. That’s okay! Changing habits of thoughts are some of that hardest habits to change. Give yourself time to learn how to resist other people’s opinions and think for yourself.
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One-sentence summary -- Tackle one problem each day. Keep an Intellectual Journal. Reexamine what you think and why. Question everything. Keep trying.

Q: Turn one hat right side out; leave the other one as it is. Tuck the first hat into the second one so that the right sides are pressed together and the wrong sides are facing out. Sew using a ½-inch (1.27-centimeter) seam allowance. Leave a 4-inch (10.16-centimeter) wide gap for turning. Remove the pins as you sew. Cut a notch every ¾ inch (1.91 centimeter) to the seam around the top of the hat. Cut a notch every inch (2.54 centimeters) to the seam around the outer edge of the brim. The notches need to be just under ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) so that they don't cut into the stitching. You don't need to cut notches into the seam between the body and brim pieces. Shape the hat so that one piece is tucked into the other. If you need to, use a skewer or knitting needle to help push out the seams along the brim.
A: Tuck one hat into the other. Pin and sew around the outer edge of the brim. Cut notches into the seams to reduce bulk. Turn the hat inside out through the gap.

Problem: Article: Add as much as you wish. Large quantities will do no harm to the plants. Plants will grow healthier and even flower more abundantly. The absorbent nature of the loose tea will also help retain the moisture content in the plant pot or plant holder.
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Add the mixture to the soil of potted plants and flowers, before watering them. Watch the plants flourish.