apply(ing) – v. to ask formally for something such as a job, admission to a school, or a loan

specific – adj. special or particular

negative – adj. harmful or bad

expound – v. to give details about something

recommendation – n. the act of saying that someone or something is good and deserves to be chosen

objectively – adv. done based on facts rather than feelings or opinions

context – n. the group of conditions that exist where and when something happens

favor – n. in support of someone

comfortable – adj. not worried or troubled