come near
As you approach the town, you'll see the college on the left.
aptitude
capacity for, to be good at doing something
Her aptitude for math made her a good candidate for the math contest.
elective
not required in school or college
In addition to his core classes, he took 2 electives: logic and debate.
expose
To subject or allow to be subjected to an action, influence, or condition
Children that have been exposed to different situations tend to be more mature.
extend
to make longer in space or time
We extended our vacation because we really enjoyed the beach.
format
any general arrangement of something
The format of the meeting was a short lecture followed by a question and answer session.
gradually
slowly; over time
Nathan practiced every day and gradually became much better.
grown up
adults
Children often have a lot of respect for grown ups, whether they deserve it or not.
guidance
advice
Anna received guidance from her math teacher; she is now pursuing a doctorate degree in math.
impart
to give information imparting his love of God to his grandchildren was a priority for the old man.
integrate
make a part of
Traditional television is integrated as it contains images, sound and text.
interact
to communicate with someone
Although they lived in the same house, the father and son barely interacted with each other.
needs
the things that a person must have in order to have a satisfactory life
The family did not make enough money for their basic needs, such as food and clothing.
overall
in general, considering everything
His overall grade in school was not bad, although he was not doing well in science.
primer
a manual that covers the basics of a subject
He wrote a primer on how to discipline rebellious children.
self-motivated
initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without another's prodding or supervision
Being self-motivated is crucial for people who want to pursue a career in medicine.
tailored
to make something to specific requirements
He tailored his speech to match the needs of the audience.
tenuous
weak
Her arguments for living alone were so tenuous her parents decided against the idea.
transition
change; shift
The weather gets colder during the transition from summer to autumn.
wean
to stop former habits
She weaned herself from eating chocolates by exercising whenever she had cravings.