Unit 4 - Life Lessons

Word

Example

low-income

He used to live in a low-income neighborhood before he found a better job

to head for success

She would always say that hard work is the key to head for success

humble background

He used to come from a humble background but achieved great things

to work one's way up

She would often tell me how she had to work her way up in the company

living proof

He is living proof that anyone can succeed if they used to believe in themselves

poverty

They used to struggle with poverty, but now they are financially stable

no longer

She would complain about her job, but she no longer feels that way

misery

They would talk about their misery during hard times, but they found hope

to lead to

His bad choices used to lead to trouble, but he has changed his ways

to cause

Her actions would often cause misunderstandings in their relationship

to have an effect on

His words used to have a strong effect on me, but I learned to be more independent

to affect

The news would always affect her mood, especially when it was bad

to result in

His dedication used to result in impressive achievements

as a result of

She used to struggle, but as a result of her efforts, she succeeded

adventurous

They would often go on adventurous trips when they were younger

to take a risk

He used to take risks that others wouldn't dare to

on-the-job training

New employees must complete on-the-job training before they start working independently

common sense

You should always use common sense when making important decisions

rigorous

The rigorous standards set by the company must be met to ensure quality

arduous

You have to prepare yourself for the arduous tasks ahead if you want to succeed

demanding

This job can be quite demanding, so you must be ready for long hours

exhausting

You should take breaks during exhausting work to maintain your energy levels

backbreaking

The backbreaking labor in construction requires proper equipment and safety measures

gruelling

Participants must be prepared for the gruelling competition that lies ahead

tricky

You should consult your supervisor when faced with tricky situations to avoid mistakes

tough

You must develop a tough mindset to handle the challenges in this industry

strict

The school has strict rules that students must follow at all times

punishing

The punishing schedule requires that you manage your time effectively

thorough

You should conduct a thorough review of your work before submitting it

fast-paced

In a fast-paced environment, you have to adapt quickly to changes

to undertake

You must undertake this project with great care to ensure its success

to undergo

Employees should be prepared to undergo training regularly to stay updated

commitment

A strong commitment to your goals is essential for achieving success

to be aware of

You must be aware of the risks involved in this type of work

to be hard on

Managers should not be too hard on employees during busy periods

to keep a clear head

During stressful situations, you must keep a clear head to make rational decisions

to have it both ways

You can't expect to have it both ways; you must choose between flexibility and stability

as a whole

The project was successful as a whole, despite some minor issues

as far as ... is concerned

As far as the budget is concerned, we need to cut costs

as far as I'm concerned

As far as I'm concerned, we should move forward with the plan

as far as I know

As far as I know, the meeting is still scheduled for tomorrow

as for

As for the presentation, I think we need more visuals

as a matter of fact

As a matter of fact, I have already completed the report

as if

She looked at me as if I had said something ridiculous

as follows

The steps to complete the task are as follows: first, gather materials; second, start working