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