lesson 3

missed out

to fail to get or experience something that you could have had

recap

to give a short summary of something that happened or was discussed

doorbell

a bell outside a house that you press when you arrive

tackle

to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem

maturity

the ability to behave in a sensible and responsible way

behave wisely

to act in a sensible and careful way

arbitrary

based on personal choice rather than a clear reason or rule

outdated proxy

an old or unreliable measure used to judge or represent something else

minor work permit

an official document that allows a young person to work legally

assigned

given a particular task, job, or responsibility

enrolled

officially registered for a course, school, or program

misconceptions

wrong ideas or beliefs about something

software engineer

a person who designs, develops, and maintains computer programs

thrilled to join

very excited and happy to become part of a group or organization

convinces

makes someone believe something or agree to do something

biases

unfair opinions that can affect the way someone judges people or situations

colonize

to take control of another country or area and settle people there

state law

a law made by the government of a particular state

satellite broadband internet service

a high-speed internet service that uses satellites to provide internet access

altitude

the height of a place or object above sea level

headquarters

the main office or center of a company or organization