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Career Choices 9
Career Choices Chapter 9 Vocabulary (Freshman Experience)
Term | Definition |
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detour | deviating from the usual or more direct route |
challenge | a task or problem |
ironic | when the expected result is contrary to the actual result |
affliction | great struggling or suffering |
paraplegic | the state of having the lower half of the body paralyzed |
debilitate | to weaken |
orator | a skillful or powerful public speaker |
serenity | being peaceful |
solution | the answer to a problem |
median | being in the middle; as many above as below |
consideration | careful thought |
obligation | something that ties a person to a certain course of action, such as a promise or vow; duty |
valedictorian | the student in a graduating class with the highest rank |
ambition | a strong desire to achieve a certain goal |
evidence | an outward sign; indication |
obstacle | an impediment to progress or achievement |
concentration | focused attention on a single object or task |
confront | to oppose or challenge |
confident | certain of your own skills or capabilities |
progressive | making use of new ideas; broad‐minded |