chapter 2 Flashcards
absorbed
to take in
ache
a pain that is not sharp but continues for a long time
amusement
something (such as an activity) that amuses or entertains someone
confront
to deal with (something, such as a problem or danger)
distracted
unable to concentrate
drift
be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
explode
to move with sudden speed and force
feedback
helpful information or criticism that is given to someone to say what can be done to improve a performance, product, etc.
fictional
something invented by the imagination
fiercely
very strong
fulfillment
the act or process of delivering a product (as a publication) to a customer
gripped
to hold something tightly
intellectual
relating to the ability to think in a logical way
interval
1- a space between objects, units, points.
2- a period of time between events
lung
either one of the two organs that people and animals use to breathe air
medal
a piece of metal often in the form of a coin with designs and words in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement
motivation
the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something : the act or process of motivating someone
overcome
to defeat someone or something
peer
a person who belongs to the same age group or social group as someone else
strive
make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
tension
a feeling of nervousness that makes you unable to relax
thus
because of this
trivial
not important
worthwhile
worth doing or getting : good enough, important enough, etc., to be worth spending time, effort, or money on
