| A | B |
| Career | the general course or progression of one's working life |
| Job | The work someone does to make a living |
| Advancement | promotion, as in rank |
| Profession | an occupation or career, especially one such as the law, medicine, or engineering, that requires considerable training and specialized study |
| Occupation | an activity that serves as one's regular source of livelihood |
| Insight | the ability to grasp a hidden or inward truth |
| Aptitude | an inherent ability or talent |
| Ability | the mental or physical power to do certain things |
| Interest | a subject or an activity that captures a person's attention, curiosity, or concern |
| Values | principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable |
| Temperament | a person's typical way of thinking, behaving, or reacting |
| Attitude | a person's feelings or state of mind |
| Nomination | the naming, or submission of the name, of someone for an appointment; to the Naval Academy for insitance |
| Appointment | the designation of someone to an honor or a position, such as a place at the Naval Academy |
| Midshipman | a cadet or student at the Naval Academy or in the NJROTC program |
| Cramming | preparing for an exam at the last minute |