Vocabulary

• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• stand out
• such as: For example; like
• regardless of
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• have to: Must do
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• sift through: To examine something very carefully in order to find something important or useful.
• win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
• 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
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• take initiative: To be proactive and take the first step in doing something without being told to do so.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• sniff out: To discover something by using your nose; to detect or find something.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• narrow down: To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
• walk away with: To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• mess up: To make a mistake
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• ahead of the game: Being well prepared or in an advantageous position.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• go beyond: To do more than planned or expected; exceed
• ease up: To reduce effort, pressure, or intensity.
• make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• conversation skills: The ability to communicate effectively and engage in meaningful exchanges with others.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• on the fly: While in motion or progress; spontaneously; without prior planning or preparation.
• thinking on your feet: To make quick decisions without preparation.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• crucial: Extremely important or necessary
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
• ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• compelling: To force someone to do something
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• narrative: The telling of a story
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• generic: Concerning a product without a brand name
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• biological: Being related to life and living things
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
• rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
• neuroscience: Scientific study of the nervous system
• physician: A medical doctor
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• upfront: Frank and honest
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• rank: To rate or class things
• sophomore: Someone in second year in high school or college
• extracurricular: Outside the regular academic curriculum
• cohesive: United and working together effectively
• spider: Small creature with 8 legs that spins cobwebs
• coursework: Work that is not an exam that is given to students