lavish
a. sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxuriouson-site
a. available or happening in the place where people work, rather than somewhere elseHe cites the example of lavish on-site perks, benefits like dry cleaning and sushi chefs helping to keep the employee in the office for as long as possible.
BBC News grueling
a. extremely tiring and demandingglamorize
v. to make something seem desirable, especially spuriously soWhile extreme working culture and grueling hours have been glamorized in some cases, the conversation has largely shifted to recognize its seriousness.
BBC News burnout
n. a physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stressperk
n. money, goods, or other benefits to which one is entitled as an employeeConversations around burnout have increased, and companies seem more willing to offer employees perks such as gym memberships and home-office expenses.
BBC News stipulation
n. a condition or requirement that is specified as part of an agreementdune
n. a mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desertThe land was rented to DeMille for $10 with the stipulation that he would leave the dunes exactly as he had found them once production was complete.
BBC News captivate
v. attract and hold the interest and attention of; charmbuff
n. a person who is enthusiastically interested in and very knowledgeable about a particular subjectIt is the remnants of this first iteration that have come to captivate the imaginations of archaeologists, film buffs, and the just plain curious.
BBC News estate
n. a large, privately owned area of land, often with a large houseparishioner
n. an inhabitant of a parish, especially one who belongs to or attends a particular churchAmong those resting eternally here are early inhabitants of the estate and parishioners of the church.
BBC News lurk
v. to be or remain hidden to wait in ambush for someone or somethingpounce
v. to spring or swoop suddenly to catch preyWhile she had not been spotted in the exact area we were hiking, I still felt uneasy; was she lurking somewhere behind the thick forest cover, waiting to pounce?
BBC News nomadic
a. roaming about from place to place aimlessly, frequently, or without a fixed pattern of movement