Vocabulary

• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• such as: For example; like
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• social bonding: The development of close interpersonal relationships.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• cheat on: To be sexually unfaithful to one's partner.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• lead to: To result in some action
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• on the go: Very busy and active.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• hormone: Chemical produced by the body to control functions
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• role: Character played by an actor
• significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
• study: To focus on learning something usually at school
• receptor: A nerve ending that changes stimuli into impulses
• partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
• oxytocin: Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
• taboo: Not being accepted by customs or society
• cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
• gene: Part of cell controlling development of a thing
• audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
• monogamous: Having one sexual partner