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A

  • achieve to successfully complete or obtain something by effort, skill, or determination.
  • additionally Used to introduce something extra or supplementary to what has already been said.
  • also Used to add another fact, idea, or item to something already mentioned.
  • amazing extremely impressive, surprising, or pleasing.
  • angry Feeling or showing strong displeasure, irritation, or hostility.

B

  • bad of low quality, unfavorable, or undesirable; also used for harmful, serious, or morally wrong things depending on context.
  • beautiful very pleasing to look at, hear, or experience.
  • because Used to introduce the reason for something.
  • benefit An advantage, help, or positive result; as a verb, to help or gain from something.
  • big Large in size, amount, degree, importance, or effect.

C

  • challenge A challenge is something difficult that tests a person, plan, or ability.
  • change to become different or make something different, or the difference itself.
  • create to bring something new into existence or make something happen by deliberate action.
  • crucial extremely important or necessary for a result, decision, or success.

D

  • develop To grow, unfold, or bring something into a more complete, advanced, or usable state.
  • different not the same as another person or thing; showing a distinction in quality, kind, or identity.
  • difficult Not easy to do, understand, deal with, or endure.
  • discuss to talk about something with another person or group in order to exchange ideas, explain views, or make a decision.

E

  • easy Not difficult or demanding to do, understand, or endure.
  • effective Successful in producing the intended result or desired effect.
  • ensure to make certain that something happens or is true.
  • essential necessary and extremely important; something you cannot do without.
  • example A person or thing that shows what something is like or helps explain or prove a point.
  • excellent Very good; of a much higher than average quality or standard.
  • excited Feeling or causing a strong feeling of enthusiasm, eagerness, or heightened emotion.
  • experience knowledge, skill, or awareness gained through direct involvement in events or activities.
  • explain to make something clear by giving reasons, details, or an interpretation.

F

  • fast Moving or happening quickly; also used for food abstinence and to describe firm attachment or a period of abstaining from food.
  • focus to give attention to one thing, or the central thing that attention is directed toward.

G

  • get To obtain, receive, or come to have something.
  • goal an aim or desired result that someone is trying to achieve.
  • good Of high quality, satisfactory, beneficial, or morally right; often used broadly to show approval.
  • great Very good, impressive, or large in degree, depending on context.

H

  • happy Feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or satisfaction.
  • hard working Diligent and willing to put in a lot of effort to get work done.
  • help to make it easier for someone to do something, solve a problem, or improve a situation.
  • however used to introduce a contrast, concession, or exception to what was just said.

I

  • idea a thought, plan, or concept in the mind.
  • impact The effect or influence that one thing has on another.
  • important having great significance, value, or influence; deserving attention.
  • improve to make something better or become better in quality, condition, or performance.
  • increase to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree.
  • interesting arousing curiosity, attention, or engagement; worth noticing or thinking about.

K

  • key very important or essential, or a small metal tool used to open a lock or operate a mechanism.

L

  • learn to gain knowledge, skill, or understanding through study, experience, or being taught.
  • look To direct your eyes toward something or to appear in a particular way.
  • love to feel deep affection, strong attachment, or romantic attraction for someone or something, or to like something very much.

M

  • make to create, prepare, or cause something to exist or happen.
  • many a large number of people or things.

N

  • need To need is to require something or to feel that something is necessary or wanted.
  • new recently made, introduced, discovered, or obtained, and not used or known before.
  • nice pleasant, agreeable, or kind in a way that is usually mild and socially positive.

O

  • old Having existed or been used for a long time; not new.
  • opportunity a favorable chance or circumstance that makes it possible to do something.
  • overall Considering everything together, without focusing on individual details.

P

  • passionate Having or showing strong, deep feeling or enthusiasm for someone or something.
  • problem A problem is something that is difficult, troublesome, or prevents something from working as intended.
  • provide to supply or make available what is needed or requested.

R

  • reduce to make something smaller, less, or lower, or to become smaller, less, or lower.
  • result an effect, outcome, or thing produced by something that happened or was done.

S

  • sad Feeling or showing unhappiness, grief, or low spirits.
  • said spoke or wrote words to communicate something.
  • scared Feeling afraid, frightened, or anxious because of a real or imagined threat.
  • show to make something visible, apparent, or known, or an event that displays or presents something to an audience.
  • significant important enough to have noticeable effect, meaning, or influence.
  • small of limited size, amount, or extent.
  • smart quick to understand, or showing good judgment and style.
  • strong having great physical power, force, intensity, or influence.
  • successful Having achieved a desired result or achieved a lot, especially by meeting goals or gaining recognition.
  • suggest To mention an idea, plan, or possibility for someone to consider, or to indicate something indirectly.
  • support to help, sustain, or back someone or something so it can continue, succeed, or stand firmly.

T

  • thank you an expression used to show gratitude or polite acknowledgment.
  • therefore It means as a result, so what follows is a logical conclusion or consequence.
  • think to use your mind to form ideas, judge something, or consider what may be true.
  • tired Feeling a need for rest or sleep, or lacking energy because of effort, stress, or overuse.

U

  • understand to know the meaning of something, or to grasp it mentally.
  • unique Being the only one of its kind, or clearly unlike anything else.
  • use to employ something for a purpose or to make practical or effective use of it.

V

  • very Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.

W

  • want to desire, lack, or need something.