Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
• live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
• stand the test of time: To remain popular or effective over a long period.
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• stand by: To keep to an agreement
• through thick and thin: Through good times and bad times; during both prosperity and adversity.
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• positive energy: A good and optimistic feeling or atmosphere.
• grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
• constant: Happening frequently or without pause
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
• embrace: Act of holding someone closely
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
• dopamine: Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
• harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• toxic: Poisonous; harmful
• casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
• algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• sake: Japanese rice wine
• neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
• valuable: Being useful or important
• superficial: On the surface only; not deep
• validation: Act of finding or testing the truth of something
• chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
• productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
• seek: To ask someone for help
• resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
• asset: Thing that has value to you
• shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
• foster: To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
• provide: To make available; to supply for use
• click: To work well with someone or something
• invisible: Being unable to be seen
• grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• distant: Unfriendly; cold
• nurture: Care and support given to people as they develop
• important: Having power or authority
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
• fill: To make something full
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• grapple: To engage in close hand-to-hand combat
• socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
• uplift: To make someone feel happier or more hopeful