Vocabulary

• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• emotionally charged: Filled with strong emotions; causing strong emotions.
• on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
• knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• zone out: To stop paying attention and start daydreaming or thinking about other things.
• block out: To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• constantly: Frequently, or without pause
• mental: Concerning the mind
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• grab: To take and hold something quickly
• pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
• meditate: To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
• rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
• distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
• frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
• exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
• concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• prefrontal: Anterior to a frontal structure
• ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
• neural: About the nerves or nervous system
• genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
• unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
• rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
• mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
• fundamentally: In a basic and important way
• animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• solidify: To make or become solid or more solid
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
• continuously: Without stops, breaks, or an end
• scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
• baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
• flashlight: Lights used in the dark, powered by batteries
• indoor: Located, done, or used inside a building
• outdoors: Outside a building; in the open air