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Talents & Skills (A)

Terms in this set (16)

discipline
You need a lot of ____________ to practice every day. = the ability to control your own behavior, so that you do what you need to do (similar to will power)
potential
It takes years of practice to reach your _________. = to be as successful as you possibly can be
aptitude
She seems to have an __________ for music. = a natural ability
devoted
He _________ himself to the violin at an early age. = to use all or most of your time, effort etc in order to do something
gifted
She is in a special program for ________ children. = people who a natural ability to do one or more things very well
prodigy
Mozart was a child _________ in music. = a young person who has a great natural ability in a subject or skill
genius
Her teachers recognized her _________ early on. = a very high level of intelligence, mental skill, or ability, which only a few people have
determined
She was ____________ to win. = having a strong desire to do something
in the zone
She was really _________ today. (3-word idiom) = playing or doing something very well
absorbed
He was completely ___________ in the game. = when you are so interested in something that you do not pay attention to other things
performed
She __________ in front of 500 people. = to do something to entertain people
deliberate
Anderson says that people need to do __________ practice in order to improve. = with attention, focus, and careful planning.
unconsciously
When you are really good at something, you can do it ____________. = without thinking about it.
intense
The practice sessions were very __________. = very serious, uses a lot of effort, and often involves doing a great deal in a very short time
accomplishments
Her parents are very proud of her _________. = the things you succeed in doing, especially after trying very hard
get the hang of
It takes time to __________ driving. (idiom-4 words) = to begin to learn something and feel confident with it
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