Vocabulary from 'Rising to the Top'

Vocabulary flashcards for key terms and their definitions from the lecture notes on 'Rising to the Top'.

Challenge

A difficult task or situation that requires effort to overcome.

Champion

A person who has defeated all others in a competition.

Difficult

Not easy; requiring much effort or skill.

Easy

Achieved without great effort.

Effort

A vigorous or determined attempt.

Healthy

Beneficial to one's health, well-being.

Mindset

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

Skills

The ability to do something well, usually gained through training or experience.

Subject

A branch of knowledge studied in school.

To be afraid of

To feel fear about something.

To be good enough

To meet a required standard.

To be inspired

To feel motivated or stimulated to do something.

To continue

To persist in an activity or process.

To fail

To be unsuccessful in achieving one's goals.

To learn

To gain knowledge or skill by study or experience.

To quit

To stop doing something.

To read aloud

To vocalize text in a loud voice.

To succeed

To achieve a desired aim or result.

To think

To have a particular opinion or belief.

Eco-friendly

Not harmful to the environment.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives.

Landfill

A site for the disposal of waste materials by burial.

Sustainable

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

To recycle

To convert waste into reusable material.

Waste

Material that is not wanted; the unusable remains.

In the future …

At a later time.

To learn from

To gain knowledge or skill by studying or observing.

To make a mistake

To misunderstand or misjudge something.

Next time …

At the next opportunity.

The best

The highest quality or standard.

Cheers!

A toast expressing good wishes.

To come true

To become a reality.

To dream

To imagine or hope for something.

Good luck!

Wishing someone success.

Happiness

A state of well-being and contentment.

Health

The state of being free from illness or injury.

To hope

To want something to happen.

I hope that you …

An expression of a wish for someone's future.

I wish you …

An expression of a desire for someone's well-being.

Luck

Success or failure apparently brought by chance.

To wish

To express a desire for something.

Always

At all times; on all occasions.

Often

Frequently; many times.

Never

At no time; not ever.

Sometimes

Occasionally; at certain times.

Problem

A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful.

Skill

The ability to do something well.

To ask a question

To make an inquiry.

To ask for help

To request assistance.

To do someone a favour

To perform an act of kindness.

To have no clue

To be completely unaware.

To mean

To convey or indicate.

To solve

To find an answer or explanation for something.

To struggle

To make forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint.

Apology

An expression of regret or remorse.

Behaviour

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself.

Excuse me.

A polite way of getting someone's attention.

Fault

An unattractive or unsatisfactory feature.

Intention

An aim or plan.

Mistake

An action or judgment that is misguided.

To apologise

To express regret for something.

To be sorry

To feel sad or regretful.

To hurt

To cause physical pain or injury.

To mean

To signify or convey.

Upset

To cause to be unhappy or disappointed.