lot in life – expression a person's situation in life especially as decided by chance

combination – n. a result or product of combining two or more things or people

conversation – n. an informal talk involving two people or a small group of people: the act of talking in an informal way

manage – v. to succeed in doing (something)

Chianti – n. a dry red wine from Italy

promotion – n. the act of moving someone to a higher or more important position or rank in an organization