Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at least: As a minimum
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
• at first sight: Immediately on seeing someone or something for the first time; based on a first impression.
• have to: Must do
• in truth: In fact; actually; really
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• regardless of
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• deal with
• turn into: To change to become something else
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• to the exclusion of: Including only one thing and leaving out others.
• settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• go on: To continue doing something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on occasion: Sometimes, but not regularly.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• work out
• sour grapes: Disparaging something because you cannot have it.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• look back: To think about past events
• tear up: To cause someone much grief
• got to: To arrive at some place
• pick out: To choose or select one item from many
• early bird: A person who gets up or arrives early.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• financial: Involving money
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• mutual: Shared between two or more people
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• click: To work well with someone or something
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• fundamentally: In a basic and important way
• pessimistic: Having negative feelings about the future
• important: Having power or authority
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
• attain: To reach a desired level or amount over time
• undoubtedly: With certainty; without question; for sure
• baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
• mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
• manta: Blanket that is used as a cloak or shawl