| A | B |
|---|
| first-hand experience | (noun)- experience that has been learned or gained by doing something yourself or by talking to someone yourself |
| break into | (phrasal verb)- to become involved in a new job or business activity |
| coined | (verb)- invented a new word or expression, especially one that many people start to use |
| abound | (verb)- to exist in very large numbers |
| suit | (verb)- to be acceptable, suitable or convenient for a particular person or in a particular situation |
| striking up a conversation | (phrasal verb)- to start talking |
| polish | (verb)– (1) to make something (i.e. shoes) smooth, bright, and shiny by rubbing it; (2) to improve a piece of writing, a speech etc by making slight changes to it before it is completely finished |
| poise | (noun)- a calm, confident way of behaving, combined with an ability to control your feelings or reactions in difficult situations |
| stymied | (adj.)– confused or stuck |
| temperament | (noun)- the emotional part of someone's character, especially how likely they are to be happy, angry etc |
| entry level | (noun, mostly used as an adj.)– an entry level job is a job that does not ask for previous experience in order to do that job |
| daunting | (adj.)- frightening in a way that makes you feel less confident |
| eager | (adj.)- very keen and excited about something that is going to happen or about something you want to do |
| mutual acquaintance | (noun)– someone you and another person both know |
| credibility | (noun)- the quality of deserving to be believed and trusted |
| good will | (noun)– kindness and compassion |
| conservative | traditional |
| unobtrusive | (adj.)- not easily noticed |
| stay on track | (phrase)– remain focused on the activity or conversation |
| cloud their judgment | to make someone less able to think clearly or make sensible decisions |
