| A | B |
|---|
| absolute | (adj.) -1. complete or total 2. definite and not likely to change |
| accomplishment | (n.) something successful or impressive that is achieved after a lot of effort and hard work [= achievement] |
| aptitude | (n.) natural ability or skill, especially in learning |
| astonishment | (n.) complete surprise [= amazement] |
| at a loss | (v. phrase) to be confused and uncertain about what to do or say |
| colleague | (n.) [formal] someone you work with, used especially by professional people |
| concentration | (n.) the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time |
| differentiate | (v.) to recognize or express the difference between things or people [= distinguish] |
| drive | (n.) a strong natural need or desire |
| extraordinary | (adj.) very much greater or more impressive than usual [= incredible] |
| function | (v.) to work in the correct or intended way |
| innate | (adj) describes a quality or talent you are born with |
| nuance | (n.) a very slight, hardly noticeable difference in manner, colour, meaning et |
| poignant | (adj.) making you feel sad or full of pity |
| ponder | (v.) to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about a problem, a difficult question, or something that has happened [= consider] |
| probe | (v.) to ask questions in order to find things out, especially things that other people do not want you to know |
| pull out all the stops | (v. phrase) to do everything you possibly can to make something happen and succeed |
| qualified | (adj.) having suitable knowledge, experience, or skills, especially for a particular job |
| skeptical | (adj.) tending to disagree with or doubt what other people tell you |
| upbringing | (n.) the way that your parents care for you and teach you to behave when you are growing up |
