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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| inquisitive | asks many questions, eager to know |
| phonics | connection between letters and sounds |
| aptitude | a natural talent or ability |
| cope | deal with, handle |
| intimidate | to scare, frighten |
| allot | to give, to assign |
| constraint | limitation, restriction |
| frazzled | tired, exhausted |
| hone | v. to sharpen, to work on, a tool for sharpening, cutting instruments |
| initiative | n. the first step, the ability to start a plan |
| prioritize | v. to place in order of importance |
| procrastinate | v. to postpone, to put off |
| jeopardize | v. to risk, to threaten |
| passionate | adj. having strong emotions, loving |
| preclude | v. to keep from happening, to prevent |
| predicament | n. a different, embarrassing, or ridiculous situation |
| vie | v. to struggle |
| tangible | adj. 1. possible to understand or accomplish 2. possible to touch; real |
| snowballed | got bigger quickly or got harder to control |
| give up their jobs | leave their jobs |