Vocabulary

• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• check out
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
• clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
• such as: For example; like
• mnemonic device: A technique or strategy used to improve memory.
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• on the go: Very busy and active.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• slightly: Only a little
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
• dopamine: Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
• brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
• motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• reward: To give something because of someone's good work
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
• keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
• rage: Strong or violent anger
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
• alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
• frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
• session: Period of time used for a specific activity
• acronym: A word made from the first letters of other words
• hippocampus: A part of the brain that is part of the limbic system and is important for memory
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
• retain: To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
• aid: To help others and provide things
• spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
• prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• neurotransmitter: Chemical released by nerves that boost signals within the body
• slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
• frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
• previously: At an earlier time
• formation: Process of creating; making a particular shape
• laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
• invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• modify: To make minor change to something
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• stationary: Being still or unmoving
• hydrate: To give or add water to something or someone
• sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• perfect: So good it cannot be improved
• electromagnetic: Having magnetic and electrical parts
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
• badminton: Sport in which a shuttlecock is hit over a net
• foundational: Being the base or important starting point