Vocabulary

• going on: To continue doing something
• have to: Must do
• squeezed out: To remove an object by pressing something firmly
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• love addiction: A compulsive need to be in a romantic relationship, often characterized by obsessive thoughts and behaviors.
• on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
• cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• insane: Mentally ill; crazy
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
• dopamine: Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
• squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
• dumb: Senseless; stupid
• reward: To give something because of someone's good work
• hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
• subconsciously: From the subconscious mind
• initial: First letter of your given name
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
• physically: In a manner related to the body
• impulsive: Acting without really thinking about it; rash
• genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• serotonin: A neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, and emotional well-being; often referred to as the "feel-good" hormone.
• temporarily: For a limited amount of time
• spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
• couple: To join something to something else
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• insanity: Mentally ill, unable to act normally
• competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• testosterone: Natural chemical responsible for the male sex
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
• trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• oxytocin: Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
• biological: Being related to life and living things
• lust: Sexual desire
• bloodstream: Blood flowing through the circulatory system
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• addict: Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
• mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
• akin: Similar to; like; almost the same as
• empathetic: Exhibiting deep emotional understanding
• active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
• anthropologist: Person who studies human origins and development
• analytical: Thinking in a detailed and intelligent manner
• cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
• maternal: Of mothers or being a mother
• posterior: Positioned at or towards the back; later in time
• morphine: Alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium
• backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage