| A | B |
|---|
| a big hand | a lot of clapping by an audience after a performance |
| blow it | not to do well - not introduce ideas; as a result nothing is learned |
| building blocks | parts or pieces of information |
| hallmark | outstanding features |
| proficiency | ability and skill |
| sequential | in a particular order |
| abstract reasoning | ability to understand concepts that cannot be immediately seen or felt |
| blow up | 1.to get angry or 2.to place a bomb |
| curriculum | list of subjects taught |
| have nothing to do with | not to communicate with someone; to ignore |
| regardless of | without considering |
| well-rounded | complete and varied |
| to advance | to progress |
| blow up at | to get angry at |
| do more for | to benefit |
| intervention | special activities to prevent bad results |
| scarred | to leave a mark either on your body or your mind; something painful |
| window | an area for seeing through something; either in your house or in your mind |
| as a whole | entirely |
| to boost | to increase or make more |
| dramatically | very; noticeably |
| neurological | related to nerves |
| self-esteem | self-confidence |
| wiring | the connection of ideas or things |
| to attack | to use violence against |
| catch up to | to reach the same level |
| enhance | improve |
| orchestrate | to organize in a meaningful way |
| underscore | emphasize |
| work in progress | something that is not complete; still being worked on or not finished |
