Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• withdraw from: To take out or remove (something) from a place or container.
• without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• sense of accomplishment: A feeling of pride and satisfaction from achieving something.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• in confidence: Communicating privately and confidentially.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• check out
• subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• mental: Concerning the mind
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
• trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
• profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• boost: To increase something; to make something better
• exaggerate: To makes things seem more extreme than reality
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
• confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
• curious: Wanting to know more about something
• express: To send something by fast mail
• unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• toxic: Poisonous; harmful
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• recognition: Accepting that something is true or that it exists
• appearance: The way a person looks to others
• diminish: To make something smaller or less important
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• undermine: To weaken or destroy secretly and usually slowly
• inferior: Being of little importance or worth
• accomplishment: Something you succeed in after hard work
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• honor: To fulfill an agreement
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
• inadequate: Unsatisfactory; not good enough; not enough
• carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
• important: Having power or authority
• determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• inadequacy: Not enough; not good enough; not satisfactory
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• affirmation: Statement that something is true
• authentically: In a manner showing it is real and not a copy
• affirm: To state, strengthen or support a belief you have
• sow: To plant seeds in an area of ground
• pact: Agreement between people or countries
• uplift: To make someone feel happier or more hopeful
• psych: (Of an upcoming event) to cause excitement in
• undertone: Quiet or hushed tone of voice
• unworthy: Lacking in value or merit; not deserving help