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 abstract (adj) describing ideas that do not have a physical reality
advanced (v) promoted, moved forward (a theory or idea for example)
analysis (n) detailed examination of the parts of something
anxiety (n) (nervousness, worry, fear),
appreciate (v) to understand the value of
aspirations (n) hopes, dreams and ambitions
attractive (adj) pleasing and appealing
boredom (n) the feeling of being uninterested or bored bridging (v) connecting two or more things
brush (n) tool to paint with
capture (v) to take into possession or take over control challenging (adv) daring or testing one’s abilities characteristics (n) special qualities or appearance that an
individual or group possess
clarity (adj) clear, focused
conscious (adj) alert, aware and mindful
cupped (adj) a way of holding something like a cup holds
water
data (n) facts and statistics
differently (adv) varied ways
egocentrism (n) attention to oneself without regarding
others; the self above all
emotions (n) feelings such as happiness, love, anger, or
hatred; not physical
evidence (n) facts or information showing that something
is true
external (adj) from the outside
fame (n) being well-known by the public usually for
achievements
familiarity (n) the close and personal knowledge of
something
genius (n) high intellectual, creative or natural ability hormonal (adj) behavior caused by chemicals produced by
the human body
I.Q. Test (n) (intelligence quotient) a total score derived
from several standardized tests designed to assess
human intelligence
Inherent (adj) existing as a permanent natural or basic
part of something internal (adj) from the inside
Interpersonal (adj) regarding relationships and communication between people
Intrapersonal (adj) something that exists within a person intrinsic (adj) (belonging naturally)
mirror (n) a glass in which one can see one’s reflection motivation (n) the reason or reasons for acting or
behaving in a particular way
Multiple Intelligences (n) theory advanced by Howard
Gardner that identifies intelligence in a variety of ways,
not only I.Q.
psychology (n) the study of the mind and behavior qualitative adj describes data
quantitative adj defines data
repulsive (adj) meaning unappealing and unpleasant reward (n) something given in recognition of achievement
or service; it can also be a feeling of accomplishment risks (n) situations involving exposure to danger or
embarrassment
risk-taking (v) acting in a way or taking on a task that is
dangerous or with vulnerabilities
self-esteem (n) self-respect; confidence a person has in
their own abilities and value
self-portrait (n) an artist’s drawing or painting of herself
or himself
sociology (n) the study of social behavior and social
development
synthesis (n) act of combining parts to form something new theorized (v) formed a theory
theory (n) an idea that is the starting point for argument
or investigation
transition (n) change by moving from one thing to
another; a change from a state, condition, stage, idea
or belief to another.
trigger (v) to put something in motion, to start something
like pulling the trigger of a gun shoots the bullet uncertainty (n) feeling of doubt and not certain unmindful (adj) unconscious, unaware
variety (n) an assortment; different types of something vocations (n) types of work that people feel they are suited
to doing and will do it with willingness and energy whirling (v) spinning, twirling, turning quickly
whizzing (v) the sound of something spinning or twirling zap (v) to hit with lightning or electricity; can be used
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