Vocabulary

• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at a loss
• in terms of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• to a great extent: Mostly or largely; to a significant degree.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
• cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• in check: Under control; restrained.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• regardless of
• on impulse: Acting suddenly without thinking about the results of your actions
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• at least: As a minimum
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
• empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
• disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
• impulse: Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
• traumatic: Causing upsetting emotional effects over time
• ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
• criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
• childhood: The time when you are a child
• cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
• narcissistic: Admiring yourself excessively