Glossary - Reading 2.2 Ten Thousand Hours p. 34-38

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savvy

[ SAV-ee ] shrewd and knowledgeable, having common sense and good judgment. Perspicace.

Single-mindedly

[ SING-guhl-MAHYN-did-lee ] Having one overriding purpose or goal: the single-minded pursuit of money. 2. Steadfast; resolute: He was single-minded in his determination to stop smoking. résolument, résolu/déterminé

Striking

[ STRAHY-king ] attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent; The murder bore a striking similarity to an earlier shooting. Frappant, remaquable.

Struggling

[ STRUHG-uh-ling ] striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance; These figures suggest more bad news for struggling homeowners. Luttant.