Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• back then: At that time in the past.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• at least: As a minimum
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• due to: Because of; owing to
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• going on: To continue doing something
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• whopping: (Informal) huge; very big
• viral: Of or caused by a virus
• estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
• occur: To come to pass or to happen
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
• gratification: Pleasure; happiness; satisfaction
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
• technically: In an exact and particular manner
• accomplishment: Something you succeed in after hard work
• due: When something is required or expected
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
• equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
• responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
• recite: To speak aloud a passage from memory
• impress: To make an emotional impact upon
• guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
• comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• hydrogen: Lightest of all chemical elements
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• person: Man, woman or child
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• kindergarten: School or class for children between four and six
• grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
• scholarship: Work of learning, studying, acquiring knowledge
• supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
• applicant: Someone formally expressing interest e.g. in a job
• atomic: Concerning atoms
• lab: Short for 'laboratory'
• disconnect: To separate something from something else
• unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
• berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees