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22 Cards in this Set
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perseverance |
the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult |
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to keep one's cool |
to maintain a calm and controlled attitude |
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high-profile |
attracting a lot of attention on the Internet, on television, etc. |
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mentor |
someone who teaches or gives help and advice to a less experienced and often younger person |
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flaw |
a small fault or weakness |
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to take in stride |
deal with something difficult or unpleasant in a calm and accepting way |
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to get caught up in |
become involved in something that one did not plan to become involved in |
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cheer |
to shout with joy, approval, or enthusiasm (and) to express enthusiastic approval of or support for something or someone |
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distracted |
unable to think about or pay attention to something; unable to concentrate |
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spectator |
a person who watches an event, show, game, activity, etc., often as part of an audience |
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exhaustion |
the state of being extremely tired |
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delight |
a strong feeling of happiness, great pleasure or satisfaction |
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suspense |
a feeling or state of nervousness or excitement caused by wondering what will happen |
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collapse |
to fall down or become unconscious because you are sick or exhausted |
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triumph |
a great or important victory (or) a great success or achievement |
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potential |
a quality that something has that can be developed to make it better (and) an ability that someone has that can be developed to help that person become successful |
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consultation |
a meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question, etc. |
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down the road |
in or into the future |
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stick with it |
to continue using or doing (something) |
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equivalent |
having the same value, use, meaning, etc. |
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trigger |
something that causes something else to happen |
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tactic |
an action or method that is planned and used to achieve a particular goal |
