Vocabulary

• think about: To consider something carefully.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• from birth: Since the time someone was born
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• interact with
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• have to: Must do
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• lead to: To result in some action
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• a good portion: A significant or substantial amount of something.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• such as: For example; like
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• mental: Concerning the mind
• depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
• aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
• trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
• empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• severe: Very bad; harsh
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• interact: To talk or do things with each other
• disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• syndrome: A group of signs and symptoms of a disease
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• contact: Touching or feeling something
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• gender: State of being male or female
• sensory: Referring to the physical senses
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
• autism: Disorder that prevents normal communication
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• diagnose: To determine the cause of an illness or problem
• genetically: Caused or controlled, or by genes
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• diagnosis: Judgments by a doctor about a person's illness
• partially: In part; in some degree; not wholly
• auditorium: Building used for concerts or lectures
• velvet: Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
• differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
• autistic: Suffering from autism
• lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
• disconnect: To separate something from something else
• hispanic: Connected with Spanish-speaking culture
• unknowingly: Without knowing or being consciously aware