Vocabulary

• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• sense of entitlement: The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• in the heat of the moment: Acting impulsively due to intense emotion or pressure.
• social bonding: The development of close interpersonal relationships.
• lead to: To result in some action
• lash out: To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
• perceive: To notice or become aware of something
• empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• extreme: Very great in degree
• psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• strain: To remove the water from (food) using a colander
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
• substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• subconsciously: From the subconscious mind
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• compassionate: Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
• shed: Small building used for storage
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• shift: To change in position or direction
• frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• neural: About the nerves or nervous system
• impulsive: Acting without really thinking about it; rash
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• adopt: To legally take a child into your family
• accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
• regulate: To control something with rules or laws
• stem: Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
• volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
• irrational: Not sensible or reasonable; illogical
• charismatic: Able to attract and make them like you
• foster: To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
• neuron: A nerve cell
• neurological: Concerning, used in or practicing neurology
• inconsistent: Not tying together logically or with the facts
• amygdala: Almond-shaped structure in the brain's anterior
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• portray: To play a character in theater or on film
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
• smash: Accident involving vehicles
• important: Having power or authority
• hostility: Hostile action; an act of war
• justify: To give good reasons for something
• manipulative: Controlling people dishonestly to get control
• act: To behave in a certain way
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• trustworthy: Honest and reliable
• malice: Intent to cause harm to someone; ill will
• erratic: Not acting in a regular/planned way; unpredictable
• entitlement: Right (to benefits) granted by law, contract
• calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
• callous: Hardhearted; uncaring