to think very carefully about something that you are doing
concentrate
to reach the same standard as other people in your class, group, etc.
catch up
academic
qualification
to have enough money to buy or pay for something
afford
an arrangement in which someone who is trained to look after children cares for them while the parents are at work
childcare
to succeed in dealing with a difficult problem or situation
cope
to go more slowly than other people so that they gradually move further ahead of you
fall behind
advanced
level
something you buy cheaply or for less than its usual price
bargain
simple medical treatment that is given as soon as possible to someone who is injured or who suddenly becomes ill
first aid
the ability to learn, understand and think about things
intelligence
to stop trying to do something
give up
common
sense
to use something that belongs to someone else and that you must give back to them later
borrow
to not notice something, or not see how important it is
overlook
someone’s ability to remember things, places, experiences, etc
memory
to produce a new story, song, game, etc. by thinking
make up
general
knowledge
the system or type of money that a country uses
currency
the study of the nature and meaning of existence, truth, good and evil, etc.
philosophy
to study facts again, in order to learn them before an examination
revise
to learn something by watching or listening to other people
pick up
higher
education
a reduction in the usual price of something
discount
ideas and activities relating to gaining and using power in a country, city, etc.
politics