Goal-setting
Aim
Something you want to achieve
Her aim this term is to pass her mathematics test.
Adapt
to change your behaviour or thinking to fit new situations or challenges
When she entered secondary school, she had to adapt to a bigger class and a heavier workload.
Diet
The kinds of food a person usually eats
Eating a balanced diet is important for a healthy heart.
Loyal
Always supporting your friends, even in tough times
He stayed loyal to his friend during a disagreement.
Invent
To create something new
He wants to invent a phone case that charges itself.
Persevere
To keep trying even when things are hard
He persevered with his running training despite the rainy weather.
Mature
To behave responsibly and think wisely
She has become more mature since joining the student council.
Hearty
warm, strong, and making you feel good or full
We enjoyed a hearty meal after the long hike.
Betrayal
the act of being disloyal to someone or breaking their trust, especially when they expected your support.
She felt a deep sense of betrayal when her best friend shared her secret with the whole class.
Creative
Using imagination to produce something original
The creative poster design won first prize in the contest.
Strategise
To plan the best way to reach a goal
The class had to strategise to win the inter-class debate competition.
Adolescent
A teenager
Many adolescent students find it hard to manage their emotions.
Savour
to enjoy something slowly and with pleasure
He savoured every bite of his grandmother’s home-cooked laksa.
Companionship
The feeling of comfort from spending time with someone
The companionship of her best friend made her feel less lonely.
Devise
to invent or plan something by careful thought.
The students devised a new app to help classmates track their homework deadlines.
Diligent
Hardworking
She was diligent in completing all her homework set out by her teacher.
Transition
The process of moving from one stage to another
The transition from primary to secondary school can be challenging.
Enrich
to improve the quality of something, often making it more enjoyable or meaningful
Sharing a meal with friends can enrich both the stomach and the heart.
Camaraderie
The warm feeling of friendship in a group
The camaraderie among the basketball team was clear after their victory.
Pioneer
to be the first to start or develop a new way of doing something, especially in a particular area or field.
The young inventor hopes to pioneer a water filter that works without electricity so it can help villages in remote areas.
Tenacity
The determination to keep going and not give up
His tenacity helped him finish a marathon despite feeling exhausted.
Autonomy
The ability to make your own decisions independently
As an adolescent, she now has more autonomy over her life.
Exquisite
extremely beautiful, delicate, or carefully made
The chef prepared an exquisite dish that amazed everyone at the table.
Amicable
Showing polite and friendly behaviour, even after disagreements
They reached an amicable agreement after the argument.
Groundbreaking
Very new and different from anything done before
Her groundbreaking research project inspired her classmates.