Vocabulary

• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• snap back: To recover quickly from an illness, disappointment, or other setback.
• hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• emotional triggers: Stimuli that provoke strong emotional reactions, often linked to past experiences or trauma.
• stand with: To support or defend someone or something.
• under your breath: Said quietly or in a low voice, often so others can’t hear.
• tense up: To become nervous or anxious; to tighten one's muscles due to stress or fear.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• bite your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something that might be offensive or upsetting.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• lash out: To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
• pile up: To put things on top of each other to form a pile
• with practice: Through repeated exercise or performance, leading to improvement or skill.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
• trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
• therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
• convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
• random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
• curious: Wanting to know more about something
• express: To send something by fast mail
• distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
• frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• sarcastic: Being rude and critical
• awareness: Having knowledge of something
• calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
• tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
• grip: To hold someone's interest
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
• snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
• reckless: Being dangerous and not caring about the results
• boundary: A division or border to separate two areas
• flexible: Bending easily
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
• slam: To criticize sharply
• criticize: To assess the work of others
• withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
• important: Having power or authority
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
• point: An item to be discussed
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• vent: To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
• aggressively: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
• resentful: Angry at unfair treatment
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• hold: To agree to keep something for someone
• carry: To have a child, be pregnant
• yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
• disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
• stew: To cook meat or vegetables in hot water
• lash: Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
• reflector: Thing that shines when light reflects off it
• setter: Long-eared dog trained to fetch game