Unit 7 Vocabulary

4. Lacking a clear sense of purpose or aim.
5. Feeling cheerful and optimistic.
8. Early computer scientists helped ____ the way modern technology.
10. Feeling as though you have too much to deal with.
12. Having or showing a clear aim or intention.
14. The team got ____ down in too many details and couldn't finish the report.
16. When the project clearly wasn't working, they decided to cut our____ and move on.
18. Universities are dedicated to the ____ of knowledge and academic excellence.
21. To continue in a course of action despite difficulties or delays in achieving success.
22. Einstein's theory of relativity represented scientific____ in physics.
24. Hard work and dedication are often said to be the ____ of success in any field.
25. She would ____ over every word in her essay before submitting it.

1. A very significant and far-reaching new finding. A profound ___.
2. To truly grow, you sometimes need to ____ outside your comfort zone and try new challenges.
3. Lacking creativity or enthusiasm.
6. Learning to ride a bike is often a proces of ____ and error.
7. The discovery of DNA structure led to a ____ in understanding in biology.
9. Some people tend to ____ challenges positively, seeing them as opportunities for growth.
11. Her courageous efforts are ____ of praise from everyone.
13. Having or showing calm in a crisis.
15. Expecting the worst possible outcome.
17. An artist might ____ for perfection in every detail of their painting.
19. Feeling sluggish, slow, and without energy.
20. Confident in one's own abilities or character.
23. After failing the exam, he had to deal with the____ and figure out a new study plan.