Vocabulary Review: Get ahead on (phrasal verb) - to make more progress on something than what is required, especially so as to build a cushion for the future. Example: She wanted to get ahead on her rent payments before the new semester started. Creep (verb, "move slowly") - to advance gradually and almost unnoticeably. Example: Traffic began to creep forward as the accident scene was finally cleared. Inconsequential (adjective) - not important; having little or no significant effect....

Vocab Review Align (v) – to bring into agreement or match up correctly with something else. Example: It's important to align your daily schedule with your actual priorities, not just your habits. Cognitive dissonance (n) – the mental discomfort felt when someone holds two conflicting beliefs, or when their actions don't match their beliefs. Example: She felt a wave of cognitive dissonance after criticizing gossip and then gossiping about a coworker five minutes later. Contradicting (adj/v) –...

Vocabulary Review: Swindler (n) – a person who cheats or deceives others, usually for money or personal gain. Example: The old man realized too late that the "investment advisor" was actually a swindler. Imposter (n) – someone who pretends to be something they're not, often to deceive others. Example: Security caught the imposter trying to enter the concert using a fake employee badge. To resonate with (phrasal verb) – to connect emotionally or feel personally relevant to someone. ...