Growth and Fixed Mindset Vocabulary

Yet

Adding YET means that something will happen in the future. EX: I don't understand these vocabulary words...YET.

Feedback

Response, reaction, criticism, comments about performance

Wake-Up Call

Something that makes people more alert or aware and ready to take action to fix it. EX: That mistake was a wake-up call! It made me want to be nicer to other people all the time.

Attitude

a way of thinking and feeling that dictates thoughts, emotions, and actions. views, outlooks, perspective, stance, position Ex: A positive attitude is important when facing challenges.

Essential

absolutely necessary, extremely important, crucial, necessary, critical EX: It is essential that you listen to the directions.

Embrace

accept, welcome, show enthusiasm for, love EX: People with growth mindsets embrace challenges.

Frustrated

annoyed, angry, irritated, grumpy

Blame

assign fault or wrong; accuse EX: When you make a mistake, don't blame others.

Effort

attempt, try, work, strain

Determine

cause something to happen, control, decide, regulate, dictate EX: We can determine our futures by working hard today.

Persevere

continue, not give up, keep going, keep at it, go the distance, stop at nothing, be determined EX: You must persevere in order to graduate from high school.

Persistent

determined, unstoppable, tireless, relentless, unbroken (adjective) EX: The persistent pig tried everything to get the cookies despite all the obstacles and setbacks.

Challenges

difficulties, problems, obstacles

Threaten

intimidate (make to feel less than), bully, terrorize

Improve

make or become better, update, upgrade, raise, better EX: To improve, you have to have a growth mindset and be willing to give a lot of effort.

Inspired

motivated, encouraged, influenced, excited, uplifted

Defensive

protective, oversensitive, uptight, prickly EX: You get defensive when you hear things you don't like.

Setbacks

reversal, problem, obstacle, upset, disappointment, mishap, misfortune

Fixed

stuck, fastened, anchored

Skills and Abilities

talents, strengths, gifts, expertise

Reveal

tell, show, give away, blurt out, release, leak EX: If you have a fixed mindset, you think that mistakes REVEAL your lack of skill.

Growth

the process of developing or maturing, the process of improving (bloom, rise, develop, improve)