By Rachel Mitchell Text Copyright 2018 by Rachel Mitchell

Ill-mannered [Adjective] (rude; impolite).
His ill-mannered behaviour irritated me.
The teacher has punished Tom because he was ill-mannered.
Negligence [Noun] (failure to give someone/something proper care or attention).
She will be paid off for her negligence.
His negligence could let his son become infected now. Disrespect [Noun] (a lack of respect for someone/something). Some students disrespect teachers and parents.
He felt she had total disrespect for men.
To bond with somebody [Expression] (to develop or create a strong relationship or trust with somebody).
She has a special bond with her brother because they grew up together, have many memories and share many secrets.
Cultural events and activities will help people to bond with each other.
Enthusiastic [Adjective] (feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something).
He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play. Mary is very enthusiastic about her new job.
(To) aspire to [Verb] (to have a strong desire to achieve something).
After watching the professional baseball game, Tom aspired to become a famous athlete one day.
She aspires to become a teacher.
Proficiency [Noun] (the ability to do something well because of advancement in knowledge, experience or skill).
The test results were used as an index of language proficiency. Sarah has a high level of oral proficiency in Japanese.
Lift one’s spirits [Expression] (to make somebody feel cheerful).
The rising of the sun always lifts my spirits. Listening to upbeat songs lifts his spirits.
To come highly recommended [Expression] (to say that something is really good, and suggest people for a particular purpose).
The local restaurant comes highly recommended.
The play with such true witticisms and parables comes highly recommended.
Freelancer [Noun] (someone who is self-employed instead of being a company employee).
He worked mainly as a freelancer.
I am looking for a dedicated freelancer who is willing to work full time.