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