Lesson №7. Vocabulary. Flashcards
investigate
to examine a crime, problem, statement, etc. carefully, especially to discover the truth:
reveal
to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret
craft
skill and experience, especially in relation to making objects; a job or activity that needs skill and experience, or something produced using skill and experience
tuition
teaching, especially when given to a small group or one person, such as in a college or university
to master
to learn how to do something well
determined
wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you
approximately
close to a particular number or time although not exactly that number or time
contribute
to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people
particular
special, or this and not any other
emphasize
to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to
Putting in long hours
on a job or a project means working for a long time on it, or working for a long time each day. For example: Everyone in a big law firm like that puts in insanely long hours.
complain
to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory
gifted
having special ability in a particular subject or activity
aptitude
a natural ability or skill
shoelace
a thin string or strip of leather used to fasten shoes
recite
to say a piece of writing aloud from memory, or to publicly say a list of things
abbreviation
a short form of a word or phrase
apprenticeship
a period of time working as an apprentice (someone who has agreed to work for a skilled person for a particular period of time and often for low payment, in order to learn that person’s skills)
PhD
abbreviation for doctor of philosophy: the highest college or university degree, or someone who has this
marine
related to the sea or sea transport
former
of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past
frustrated
feeling annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want
enrol
to put yourself or someone else onto the official list of members of a course, college, or group
submit
to give or offer something for a decision to be made by others
cease
to stop something
get stuck in
unable to move or to be moved
challenge
(the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person’s ability
university degree
an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
autistic
affected by or relating to the condition of autism, which affects the development of social and communication skills and can affect behaviour
pebble
a small smooth round stone, especially one found on a beach or in a river
