Self-Discovery Vocabulary

noun a natural ability or talent for something

• His aptitude for mathematics quickly became apparent when he aced every test.
• She has a natural aptitude for playing the piano, it's like she was born to do it.
• My friend has a killer aptitude for video games, he's always at the top of the leaderboard.
• Her aptitude for problem-solving is like a superpower, she can tackle any challenge with ease.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite (e.g., 'a', 'an', 'the')

• It is important to be open-minded and willing to hear a different drummer when it comes to new ideas in the workplace.
• Sometimes it's cool to hear a different drummer and try something new for a change.
• Hey, why don't we just hear a different drummer and see where it takes us?
• She always marches to the beat of her own drum, never afraid to hear a different drummer.

noun a person's entire career or the work that they consider to be the most important in their life

• Her lifework as a scientist was dedicated to finding a cure for cancer.
• His lifework as a chef was creating the perfect burger.
• She made it her lifework to become the best skateboarder in town.
• His lifework of building relationships was evident in the strong bond he had with his family and friends.

noun a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others

adjective of, by, in, or with oneself or itself

• It is important to practice self-discipline in order to achieve your goals.
• I need to work on my self-control when it comes to eating junk food.
• She's all about that self-love and positivity.
• Sometimes we need to look within ourselves to find the answers we seek.

adjective describing something that reveals or discloses itself without external influence or assistance

• The author's self-revealing memoir provided a deep insight into their personal struggles.
• Her self-revealing blog post got a lot of attention online.
• I can't believe how self-revealing he was on social media last night.
• The painting was so self-revealing, it felt like it was speaking directly to my soul.

noun a person of unspecified or indefinite identity

• Somebody must have forgotten to turn off the lights in the conference room.
• Somebody left their umbrella in the hallway.
• Somebody's gotta pick up the slack around here.
• Somebody's heart was broken when they found out the truth.

adjective not taught or instructed; lacking formal education or training

• The untaught students struggled to grasp the complex mathematical concepts.
• She was untaught in the ways of city living, having grown up in a small town.
• He's totally untaught when it comes to fixing cars.
• Her untaught instincts led her to make the right decision in a moment of crisis.