First Semester Vocab

• systematic

Having, using, or involving a system, method, or plan for a process or problem. A systematic approach to studying might include a planner, highlighters, and a binder for each class. Someone solving a problem in a systematic way might write things out step-by-step to find a solution.

• synthesize

To form or make something by combining parts or elements:

-synthesize information from several different sources to get a clear understanding

-you synthesize many ingredients as you follow a recipe

• lifestyle

A typical way in which someone chooses to live.

(example) Running and physical fitness is a big part of her lifestyle.

• esteem

The worth or value of something (noun).  To admire or value something (verb).

(example) Megan holds her older brother in high esteem and wants to be just like him.

• essential

• extremely important and necessary

• evaluate

• to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way

• occupation

an activity in which one engages, the principal business of one's life

• attributes

an inherent characteristic; also :  an accidental quality

Example: The interviewer asked me what I consider to be my best attribute.

• work environment

Physical, social, mental, and psychological factors that affect where you work every day.   

Example:  The work environment at Google is designed to help employees stay healthy, happy, and creative, which in turn benefits the company as a whole.  

• compatible

able to exist, fit, or work together without trouble or conflict.

Example: When teachers assign groups, the students are not always compatible and sometimes work gets divided unfairly.  

·         volunteer

·         to perform a service for others without being paid for it

·         Example: Cory said she would like to volunteer at the animal shelter to help take care of pets who need a good home.

• persistence

Very steady and determined existence of something even though it may encounter challenges or opposition.

“The weeds in my front yard show extreme persistence in growing, although I spray them constantly with poison.”

• conscious

Having knowledge and awareness of something.

“Maria is conscious of the fact that her teacher hates it if students are late.”

• motivation

the condition of being eager to act or work; a force or influence that causes someone to do something

• Making my mom proud is my motivation for working hard every day.

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• objective

Something you are trying to do or achieve : a goal or purpose

The main/primary objective of the class is to teach basic typing skills

·         obstacle

·         something that makes it difficult to do something or blocks your path

·         example: “Cris would have to find a way to pay for college tuition, instead of letting money be an obstacle to his getting an education.”