Vocabulary

• tit for tat: An equivalent given in return; retaliation.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• lead to: To result in some action
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• recovery from: The process of regaining health or strength after an illness or injury.
• in a row: One after another without a break.
• high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
• owing to: Due to
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• back away: To stop being involved with, as through fear
• live and let live: Accept others' opinions and lifestyles without interference.
• soldier on: To continue despite suffering
• virtuous circle: A recurring cycle of events where each event positively influences the next, leading to continuous improvement.
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
• optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
• agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
• tit: Slang name for a woman's breast
• opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
• game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
• animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
• cooperation: Working together to get something done
• retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
• behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• forgive: To stop blaming someone for guilt, mistake