Unit 1
wealthy
belief in your own abilities
confidence
a body movement to show something
gesture
accomplish two goals with one action
kill two birds with one stone
wealthy parents, good school, access to a computer
to feel humiliated or ashamed
embarrassed
creative and original
innovative
a family member who lived a long time ago
ancestor
from poverty to wealth
Name at least one way that Jia Jong overcame his fear of rejection?
asked a stranger for money, asked to plant a flower, asked to teach a class, asked for a burger refill
to hug someone or warmly accept something
embrace
to aim to achieve something great
aspire
a language expert
linguist
to put maximum effort into achieving a goal
blood, sweat, and tears
According to Melati Wisjen, what are many companies guilty of?
do something unpleasant so many times that it no longer bothers you
desensitize
people of similar age or position
a change
shift
to benefit from great luck in one circumstance
hit the jackpot
When was the European printing press invented?
1450 CE
entrepreneur
express a thought, feeling, or idea
convey
in our mind but unknown to us
unconscious
to successfully meet one particular challenge
rise to the occasion /// go the extra mile
What percent of US volunteers come from the 35 - 64 age group (middle-aged)?
42%