1. a kick in the pants Phrase something that makes you improve your behavior Ex: He needs a good kick in the pants. 2. innovation Noun a new idea, method, or invention Ex: Innovation and hard work are the cornerstones of the company. 3. gadget Noun a small device or machine with a particular purpose Ex: This handy gadget separates egg yolks from whites. 4. tout Verb to praise something or someone in order to persuade people that they are important or worth a lot Ex: He is being widely touted as the next leader of the party. 5. embedded Adj. fixed into the surface of something Ex: The thorn was embeddeb in her thumb. 6. drum up something Phrase to encourage the development of something Ex: I'm making calls to drum up some business.