| A | B |
|---|
| conflicted | unsure or ambivalent about something |
| it turns out | actually;it happens to be |
| figure | have a particular opinion after thinking about something |
| heated | very angry and excited |
| hesitation | pausing because you are uncertain |
| motivation | the determination and desire to do something |
| plow through | work your way through something difficult |
| rigorous | careful and thorough |
| sample size | size of the experiment group |
| shocking | extremely surprising |
| controversy | causing prolonged public debate |
| privilege | getting special attention or favors |
| in a nutshell | very briefly, giving only the main points |
| measure up to | to compare well to someone or something |
| mindset | a habitual mental attitude |
| reasonable | having good judgment; fair and sensible |
| buckle down | concentrate and do your work |
| take issue with | have objections to |
| to go over the top | to work excessively; to do too much |
| a few hiccups | some minor problems |
