| train | to teach particular skills |
| gifted | extremely talented |
| inhibit | stop or delay the development of |
| aptitudes | abilities, skills |
| unremitting | continual, never stopping |
| drilling | a repetitive style of training |
| make sth to the top | succed |
| handicap | to disadvantage |
| go to enourmous lengths | take a great deal of trouble |
| applaud | to praise, congratulate |
| counter productive | the opposite effect of intended |
| inherited | you are born with it |
| slog | hard work |
| perseverance | ability to continue when things are hard |
| excel | to be the best at sth |
| devoted | dedicated |
| regime | system that governs your life |
| enhance | improve |
| pay dividence | be rewarded greatly |
| obscure | hide, cover up |
| head start | an early advantage |