Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
• stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
• compelling: To force someone to do something
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
• combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
• substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
• reward: To give something because of someone's good work
• contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
• capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
• fierce: Very strong, wild or violent
• humble: Being lower in quality or status
• rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
• grasp: Person's control over something
• modest: Not large in amount, size, etc.; moderate
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• ironically: Contrary to plan or expectation
• competent: Fully qualified or capable of doing
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• resolve: To make a decision to do something
• monumental: (Mistake/waste of time) huge; very big; severe
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• humility: Quality of not feeling better than others
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• great: Very good; better than before
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
• resolute: Firm in purpose or belief
• datum: Item of factual information
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• unify: To bring or join together into one
• duality: Tech having two aspects, e.g. mind and matter
• fledge: (Of a young bird) to become capable of flight
• ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer