Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in terms of
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• go away: To go on vacation
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• got to: To arrive at some place
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• to the left: In or toward the left direction.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• go on: To continue doing something
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• at least: As a minimum
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• work out
• map out: To plan or arrange something in detail.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• deal with
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
• going on: To continue doing something
• go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
• turn into: To change to become something else
• personal identity: The unique characteristics and beliefs that define an individual.
• minute to minute: Changing or progressing very rapidly; constantly updated.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• like lightning: Very quickly or suddenly.
• when the time comes: At the appropriate or necessary future moment.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• as things stand: In the present situation; as matters currently are.
• contrasted with: To be strikingly different from something else.
• in the person of: Represented or embodied by a specific individual.
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• cry out: To shout or scream loudly, often due to pain, fear, or surprise.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• yard work: Outdoor tasks related to maintaining a yard or garden, such as mowing, weeding, and trimming.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• million pieces: A very large number of individual items or components.
• book up: To reserve something completely; to be fully booked.
• of someone's life: Concerning or relating to the duration or major events in life.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
• scheme of things: The way that things are generally ordered or arranged in the world or in a particular situation.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• get to the bottom of: To find the true cause or explanation of something.
• cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• mental: Concerning the mind
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
• slightly: Only a little
• technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
• symptom: Sign that suggests that there is a problem
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
• instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• rage: Strong or violent anger
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
• therapist: Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
• emphasize: To stress the items that are important
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
• chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• sympathetic: Feeling favorable to something; wanting to support
• patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
• heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
• unconsciously: Without thinking; not deliberately
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• important: Having power or authority
• physiological: Of or relating to functions of the body
• neuroscientist: Neurobiologist who specializes in the study of the brain
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
• quantum: The smallest unit or amount of energy
• cognition: Recognition involved in thought processing
• medication: Substance to relieve pain or cure sickness
• pioneer: Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
• embody: To make something into part of a body or system
• thunder: Loud sound
• efficacy: Ability to produce a desired outcome
• lightning: Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
• caregiver: Person giving care or helping others
• datum: Item of factual information
• healthcare: Nursing care to prevent illness or recover from it
• underlie: To be the basis, foundation or cause of something
• psychotherapy: Therapy for the mind
• declarative: Of or having the nature of a declaration
• foundational: Being the base or important starting point
• cardiologist: Doctor specializing in disorders of the heart
• psychoanalysis: Analysis of the mind or mental state
• subjectivity: Judgment based on individual personal impressions