Intellect and survival of humans will be challenged as robots integrate into more jobs like doctors, shop assistants, and caretakers for children and elderly. While survival has traditionally relied on tilling, trading, and working, developing intellect may now be our most important competitive advantage over robots. Building vocabulary, mastering language, and making sense of what we learn are key steps to developing intellect, with a focus on vocabulary allowing students to know, grasp, retain, assimilate and apply their learning for excellence.