RICH
A Bachelor's degree from a university can be referred to as this. Often by someone who pursued a further education.
Undergraduate
"While my Master's degree is in education, I studied psychology in my undergraduate"
Refers to the size of something that is of high importance, value or worth.
Substantial
"In order to buy his apartment, he needed a substantial loan from the bank"
A benefit that you receive as an added bonus.
Perks
"The perks of marrying a baker is always having delicious pastries at home"
A prediction of what will happen in the future. Often used in religious texts and stories of fantasy.
Prophecy
"The hostile nature between two countries meant that war was a prophecy"
An idiom that refers to someone's unwillingness to take advice. It can also be used to describe someone who is arrogant or unintelligent.
Thick skull
"Even though she constantly told her husband to stop going to the bars, she could never get the message through his thick skull."
A lawyer who able to represent someone in a courtroom
Attorney
"After being accused of a crime, the man knew he needed to hire an attorney"
Being able to gain an understanding of another person. Showing knowledge that is beyond a typical understanding.
Insight
"Despite the girl's young age, she had amazing insight about the struggles of others"
An idiom meaning to have no money or valuables.
Flat broke
"He wanted to join his friends and go drinking, but he was flat broke"
Something that is owed to you, often in regards to a performed service or duty.
Entitlement
"After 30 years of being a public school teacher, he received a generous entitlement package that included free health care."
An adjective that describes the feeling of being deeply shocked. It is often used in a negative manner, especially regarding money and debt.
Staggering
"The mechanic charged a staggering amount in order to repair my car"
To capture someone's interest or curiosity. Can be used as an adjective or a verb.
Intrigued, Intriguing
"The boy had never read a book so intriguing about philosophy." "The mayor's speech left the audience intrigued about the future of the city"
To not allow, in this instance, in the past tense. Note, most people commonly use the past participle of this word when using the past tense.
Forbade
"My father forbade me from using my phone at the dinner table"
A special right or advantage that is limited to a particular group.
Privileges
"He had the privilege of attending the best universities in the nation due to his high test scores"
To have something stop progress.
Setback
"Breaking her ankle was a big setback to her goals of running a marathon"
Expressing something with great force
Emphatic
"The father was emphatic about teaching his son to be kind to others"
To not be held accountable for one's actions.
Being let off the hook
"Even though I was speeding, the police officer let me off the hook"
Something that increases in value over time, often referred to as an investment.
Asset
"The business man had a portfolio of different assets including stocks, real estate, and precious metals"
To give someone permanent employment, especially in refer to university teachers.
Tenure
"After 10 years of employment, the Professor earned his tenure at the university"
In a way that shows a deep understanding or insight. Note: this word is commonly paired with the word aware.
Acutely
"After analyzing the chess board, the audience was acutely aware of who held the advantage"
In this context, it refers to something that would lose value over time. It can also be used to show legal responsibly for something. Colloquially can be used as a way to express weakness or disadvantage.
Liability
"The insurance company found to drunk driver to be liable for the car accident."
"Due to his short height, he was seen as a liability on the basketball team"