to transcribe
[Verb]
to make a copy of something by writing it
Ex: The medical transcriptionist transcribed the doctor 's notes into electronic medical records for patient documentation .
to subvert
[Verb]
to cause the downfall of authority figures or rulers
Ex: The coup d'état successfully subverted the existing government .
to retrace
[Verb]
to return somewhere from the same way that one has come
Ex: The soldier retraced his actions to identify what went wrong during the mission .
to retrench
[Verb]
to reduce the expenses of one's company by dismissing a number of employees from their job
Ex: After the unexpected financial losses , the organization had no choice but to retrench its expansion plans and consolidate existing resources .
characteristic
[Adjective]
serving to identify or distinguish something or someone
Ex: The way she reacts to challenges is a characteristic trait of her personality .
charisma
[noun]
a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others
Ex: Despite his lack of experience , his charisma won over the voters .
to debase
[Verb]
to reduce the intrinsic value or quality of something, especially currency, by decreasing the amount of valuable material it contains
Ex: During times of economic crisis , governments might debase their currency by reducing the precious metal content to generate more money .
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