Vocabulary

• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• have to: Must do
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• speak for itself: To be clear and obvious without needing further explanation.
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• such as: For example; like
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• string together: To connect words or ideas coherently.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• feel stuck: To feel unable to progress or change a situation, often leading to frustration or helplessness.
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• stand out
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• stand apart: To be noticeably different or better than others.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in terms of
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• introvert: Person who does not like social contact
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
• dumb: Senseless; stupid
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
• capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• arrogant: Rude, from belief you are better than others
• enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• antidote: A drug, which limits the effects of a poison
• domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
• immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• point: An item to be discussed
• clarify: To make a liquid become clear or pure
• afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
• great: Very good; better than before
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• adulthood: Time of life when a person is fully grown
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
• cocky: Overly self-confident or self-assertive
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• childhood: The time when you are a child
• inaccurate: Not correct, accurate, or true
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• workplace: Place where work is done
• preface: Introduction to a book, often by another author
• microphone: Device you speak in to record or amplify sounds