15096.vindictive(悪意のある、報復的な)
That is a vindictive policy against our enemies.
14597.be criticized harshly(激しく非難される)
What was I doing wrong to be criticized harshly, I wondered.
14598.get called on the carpet(呼びつけられて叱責される)
I became afraid to show any initiative for fear of getting called on the carpet.
14599.surefire(必ずうまくいく、確実な)
Constantly blowing up at your surbordinates is a surefire way to create a dysfunctional organization.
15600.tirade(長広舌、長々とした厳しい非難の演説)
Especially when I was on the receiving end of one of my boss's vicious, vindictitve tirade.
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