keynote address: an address designed to present the issues of primary interest to an assembly (such as a political convention) and often to arouse unity and enthusiasm
address: a formal speech that is made in front of an audience
candidly: in a way that is open and honest; saying what you really think
estranged: no longer living with your husband, wife or partner
start off: to begin to move
if something is compromising, it shows or tells people something that you want to keep secret, because it is wrong or embarrassing
prestigious: respected and admired as very important or of very high quality
devoted to: to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose) : to use (time, money, energy, attention, etc.) for (something)
juggle: to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time so that you can fit all of them into your life
grumbling: the act of complaining about something
stand for: to support or represent something
ovation: enthusiastic clapping by an audience as a sign of their approval
literally: exactly
rung: one of the bars that forms a step in a ladder
Wyoming: state in the northwestern U.S.
tend: to care for somebody/something
refuge: shelter or protection from danger, trouble, etc.
weary: very tired, especially after you have been working hard or doing something for a long time
pathfinder: a person, group or thing that goes before others and shows the way over unknown land
trailblazer: a person who is the first to do or discover something and so makes it possible for others to follow
envision to imagine what a situation will be like in the future, especially a situation you intend to work towards
unleash: let loose
overhear: to hear, especially by accident, a conversation in which you are not involved
Leadership is communicating to another their worth and potential so clearly they are inspired to see it in themselves.
creed: a set of principles or religious beliefs
wear off: to gradually disappear or stop
at stake: that can be won or lost, depending on the success of a particular action
retreat: a movement away from a place or an enemy because of danger or defeat
spur: to incite to action or accelerated growth or development
I-beam: an iron or steel beam that is I-shaped in cross section
the Grand Canyon: an extremely large gorge (= a valley with steep sides) in the US state of Arizona which is a major tourist attraction.
branch out: to start to do an activity that you have not done before, especially in your work or business
collage: a picture made by sticking pieces of colored paper, cloth or photographs onto a surface, or by putting images together on a computer
if something bad or unpleasant is rife in a place, it is very common there
enlist: to join the armed forces; to make somebody join the armed forces
grueling: very difficult and making you very tired, needing great effort for a long time
moaning: a low prolonged sound of pain or of grief
groan: to make a long deep sound because you are annoyed, upset or in pain, or with pleasure
ensue: to happen after or as a result of another event
undaunted: still enthusiastic and determined, despite difficulties, danger, etc.
sarcastically: in a way that shows or expresses sarcasm
sarcasm: a way of using words that are the opposite of what you mean in order to be unpleasant to somebody or to make fun of them
heck: hell
flak: severe criticism
platitude: a comment or statement that has been made very often before and is therefore not interesting
exude: to ooze out
instill: to gradually put an idea or attitude into somebody's mind; to make somebody feel, think or behave in a particular way over a period of time
superintendent: a person who has a lot of authority and manages and controls an activity, a place, a group of workers, etc.
predicament: a difficult or an unpleasant situation, especially one where it is difficult to know what to do
mull: to consider at length
hallway: an entrance hall
host: to receive or entertain guests at or for (an event)
morale: the amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time
if the value, amount or level of something soars, it rises very quickly
magnet school: (in the US) a school in a large city that offers extra courses in some subjects in order to attract students from other areas of the city
Online Dictionaries Used:
hk.dictionary.search.yahoo.com
www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com
www.merriam-webster.com
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