Alcopop	an alcoholic drink that tastes like a soft drink.
Canned	in a can (also: tinned)
Sparkling	with bubbles ( still)
Surge	(v) rise, (n) a rise.
Core	a central part of something. Nucleus.
Fizzy	with bubbles.
Branched	expanded.
Cut down	to reduce/decrease
Short fall	a deficit of something required or expected.
Sugar-laden	sugary, full of sugar,
Flagship	the most important one of a series. The main product.
Current	present.
Savor	to taste.
Smoothies	fruit shakes.
Launch	to release
Dairy	milk-based products.
Shift	change // (n) the period of time in which you work/study.
Junk	trash.
Overdo	do something in excess.
Ratio	relationship/ percentage between two or more things.
Trans-fats	hydrogenated fat.
Stroke	cerebral vascular accident
To lead/led	to guide.
Lack	the absence of something.
Narrow	become less wide ( broaden/widen)
Spike	to rise.
Cranky	in a bad mood, moody.
A serving	one helping/a portion.
unravel	to make a subject known or understood
fettle	healthy or strong, in good condition, fit
resilient	able to quickly return to a previous good condition
anterior cingulate	an important part of the brain that’s involved in higher level functions, such as decision making, ethics and morality
amyloid	a protein that collects in some of the body's tissues and organs, as a feature of some diseases
cognition	the use of conscious mental processes
tipple	alcoholic drink/ to drink alcohol habitually
lifespan	lenght of time for someone to exist
on a par with	on the same level
push the envelope	to expand, to go beyond the limits
sling and arrow	a metaphor for difficult times of life
elderly	polite word for old
senior citizen	a way to call people who are retired
deformed	with a shape that has not developed normally
retained	to keep or continue to have something
thin	less dense
unpicked	not selected
entrepreneur	Someone who starts their own business or operates alone in the business world, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity and taking risks.
boost	(To boost sth) is to improve, enhance or increase something. =to raise sth
brain hack	brain hacking refers to engineering our phones, apps and social media to hook us into spending more and more time on our smartphones
pursue (To pursue sth)	If you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a specific period of time.
Bicoastal	Relating to, or occurring on both the east and west coasts of the U.S.
Nootropic	(Also known as smart drugs and cognitive enhancers): Are drugs, supplements, and other substances that improve cognitive function, particularly executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation, in healthy individuals.
(To) Swear by	To believe strongly that something is effective or useful.
To swear	to insult / to promise
Non fiction	Writing that is about real facts or events rather than made up stories.
Heralding	(To herald): to announce, acclaim or inform something.
Willingly	By choice or preference. -Something you choose to do by your own free will.
(To) Sustain	To cause or allow something to continue for a period of time.
Trials (as in tests)	A test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is.
Lack (of sth)	The fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it.
Stacks	A pile of things arranged one on top of another.
Binges	(To binge): An occasion when an activity is done in an extreme way, especially eating, drinking, or spending money.
Tinker	To make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to repair or improve it.
Exponential (increase)	Very fast increase.
Lack of recall	To recall = To remember.
Stamina	synonyms – Energy, Power, Endurance The physical and/or mental strength to do something that might be difficult and will take a long time.
Resilience	The quality of being able to return quickly to a previous good condition after problems.
Enhance	(Synonym of boost): To improve the quality, amount, or strength of something.
Shortcut	A route that leads from one place to another and is quicker and more direct than the usual route.
Label	A piece of paper or other material that gives you information about the object it is attached to.
Baseline	An imaginary line used as a starting point for making comparisons.
Placebo	A substance given to someone who is told that it is a particular medicine, either to make that person feel as if they are getting better or to compare the effect of the particular medicine when given to others. -Something that is given to try to satisfy a person who has not been given the thing they really want.
I would like to take a few things off my plate	to handle less things.
To have to much on your plate	to have too much to handle.
Genealogy	The study of family ancestral lines.
Account	A description of facts, conditions or events.
To File	To initiate something through proper formal procedure.
To Undergo	To go through.
Nor	Function word to negate the following members of a series of items.
Allegedly	Accused but not proven.
To Tip	To bend from a straight position.
To Tilt	To have an inclination or to lean.
To Deliver	To give birth to.
To Divulge	To make known a confidence or secret.
To Remain	To stay with the same person or to continue unchanged.
To Disclose	To make known or public (i.e.: a secret).
Be Off	Out of place or incorrect.
Unreliability	Not worthy of trust.
To Relay	Passing along a message by stages.
Labored	Lacking ease of expression or produced with labor.
Shocking	Extremely distressing or offensive.
Sort Through	Look at things and put them in order.
Run Across	To meet or discover by chance.
To State	To express the particulars of in words.
Negligence	Failure to exercise care.
Battery	Offensive touching or use of force on a person without the consent.
Distress	A painful situation.
Breach	In fraction of violation of law or obligation.
Sample	Piece of something to be tested.
Example	Piece of something representative of a group or type.
Lawsuit	A process by which a dispute between people or organizations is decided in court.
To Sue	To seek justice or right by a legal process.
OB	Obstetrician.
OB-GYN	Obstetrician and gynecologist.
Labor	The physical activities involved in the start of the process of giving birth.
Fraud	Any act, expression, omission, or concealment calculated to deceive another to his or her disadvantage.
Prosecutor	A lawyer in a criminal case who tries to prove that the accused person is guilty.
Attorney	A person authorized to act on another's behalf, mostly in court. A penal lawyer.
Lawyer	A person whose job is to guide and assist people in matters relating to the law.
Notary	A public officer who attests or certifies writings to make them authentic.
Prosecution	The side of a legal case which argues that a person who is accused of a crime is guilty.
Defendant	A person who is being sued or accused of a crime in a court of law.
Donor	One used as a source of biological material.
To Match	Having the same quality or appearance as something.
Ms.	When the marital status of a woman is unknown or irrelevant.
Mrs.	Used to refer to a married woman.
Miss	An unmarried woman or girl.
Off	Affected with putrefaction.
C-section	Cesarean section.
Surrogacy	The practice by which a woman becomes pregnant and gives birth to a baby in order to give it to someone who cannot have children.
Trip	Journey + Stay + Return journey.
Journey	The time you travel from one place to another.
To Travel	(Verb). To move in a given direction.
Travel	(Noun). Only used on compound words (i.e.: travel agency) or in the plural for fixed things (i.e.: the travels of Marco Polo).
Voyage	By water.
Flight	By air.
OVERTAKEN	to become greater in number, amount or importance than something else.
STEADY	something that is fixed in position without much variation.
GRAPPLES	to try hard to find a solution to a problem.
COUP D’ETAT (OR JUST COUP)	a sudden, violent and illegal way to defeat a government.
STRIKINGLY	very unusual or easily noticed, and therefore attracting a lot of attention.
FAMINE	a situation in which there is not enough food for everyone, causing illnesses and even death.
BUCKED THE TREND	to be obviously different from the way a situation usually develops.
ETHNIC CLEANSING	the often violent attempt to try to completely remove from a country or area all members of a different group.
VAULTED	to move something to a better position.
SIDELINE	to move someone or something aside.
RENOWED	famous for something.
GALVALIZE	to cause someone to take action, especially by shocking or exciting them in some way.
PROGRESSIVE	someone who supports new ideas.
GDP (ABBREVIATION FOR GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT)	the total values of goods and products produced by a country in a year.
SCARRED	marked with a scar.
BOUTS	a short period of time, specially used to talk about illnesses or activities.
ACCOLADE	to praise and approve.
UNDERMINE	to make someone less confident, less powerful, or less likely to succeed, or to make something weaker, often gradually.
OUTSTRIP	to be or become greater in amount, degree, or success than something or someone.
SOUNDEST	solid.
WELLBEING	a good or satisfactory condition of existence; a state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity; welfare.
Ordeal	a difficult or unpleasant experience.
Amid	surrounded by something.
Fare	to experience good or bad fortune, treatment, etc; get on.
Unfold (sth)	to spread open or flat something that has previously been folded; to become open and flat.
Drop out (of sth)	to no longer take part in or be part of something.
Doubtful	not sure; uncertain and feeling doubt.
Out-endure	to endure beyond; to outlast.
Versus	used to show that two teams or sides are against each other.
Overal	including all the things or people that are involved in a particular situation.
Hover	to stay close to something, or to stay in an uncertain state.
Insulating	preventing heat, sound, electricity, etc. from passing through.
Layer	a quantity or thickness of something that lies over a surface or between surfaces.
Enhance (sth)	to increase or further improve the good quality, value or status of somebody or something.
Immutable	that cannot be changed; that will never change.
Mediate	to influence something and/or make it possible to happen.
Contentious	likely to cause disagreement between people.
Excruciating	extremely painful or bad.
Overlap	if one thing overlaps another, or the two things overlap, part of one thing covers part of the other.
Waver	to be or become weak or unsteady.
Blurred	not clear; without a clear outline or shape.
Childbirth	the process of giving birth to a baby.
Give birth	to produce a baby or young animal.
Labour	the period of time or the process of giving birth to a baby
Blackout	a temporary loss of consciousness, sight or memory.
Trait	a particular quality in your personality.
Pace	the speed at which somebody/something walks, runs or moves.
Sopping	very wet; soaking.
Heighten	to become stronger or to increase.
Hit the wall	to reach a point when you are running, exercising, playing sports, etc. where you are so physically tired you feel you cannot continue.
Double down (on sth)	to continue to do something in an even more determined way than before.
Tough	strong enough to deal successfully with difficult conditions or situations.
Caregiver	a person who takes care of a sick or old person at home.
Withstand (sth)	to be strong enough not to be hurt or damaged by extreme conditions, the use of force, etc.; Resist; stand up to.
Thriving	continuing to be successful, strong, healthy, etc.
Close-knit	if a group of people are close-knit, they all help and support each other.
Red tape	official rules and processes that seem unnecessary and delay results.
Crack down	to start dealing with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way.
Damp	slightly wet, often in a way that is unpleasant.
Drizzle	when it is drizzling, it is raining lightly.
Over the top	too extreme and not suitable, or demanding too much attention or effort, especially in an uncontrolled way.
Overstatement	a statement that you say in a way that makes it seem more important than it really is; the act of saying something in this way.
Cusp	the dividing line between two very different things.
Slam	to shut, or to make something shut, with a lot of force, making loud noise.
Set off	to start on a trip.
Myriad	extremely large in number.
Hurdle	a problem or difficulty that must be solved or dealt with before you can achieve something.
Daunting	making somebody feel nervous and less confident about doing something; likely to make somebody feel this way.
Bear the burden	to assume the leading role; carry on; carry the ball; carry one’s weight; do one’s part; perform.
Grief (over/at sth)	a feeling of great sadness; especially when somebody dies.
Uncharted	that has not been visited or investigated before; not marked on a map.
Threshold	the level or point at which you start to experience something, or at which something starts to happen.
Abide by (sth)	to accept or obey an agreement, decision, or rule.
Feature	a part of somebody’s face such as their nose, mouth and eyes.
Crushing	used to emphasize how bad or severe something is.
Bib	a piece of cloth or plastic that you put under a baby’s chin to protect its clothes while it is eating.
Milestone	an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life.
In lieu (of sth)	instead of.
Abroad	in or to a foreign country.
Cut back	to reduce something.
Rein	keep under control.
Costliest	superlative adjective of costly: expensive.
Housing	the provision of accommodation.
Expenditures	an amount of money spent.
Draw	obtain something from (a particular source).
Taylor	make or adapt for a particular purpose or person.
Trade-off	a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; a compromise.
Tantalize	torment or tease with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.
Hint	a slight or indirect indication or suggestion.
Oversell	sell more of (something) than exists or can be delivered.
Underappreciated	fail to value sufficiently highly.
Crisp	(of the weather) cool, fresh and invigorating.
Tingle	Experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation.
Briskly	in an active, quick or energetic way.
Swirl	move in a twisting or spiralling pattern.
Rustled	make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper.
Bonfires	a large open-air fire used for burning rubbish or as part of a celebration.
Linger	stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave also be slow to disappear or die.
Uproar	a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance.
Flurry	a sudden short period of activity or excitement.
Frenzy	a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behaviour.
Wail	manifest or feel deep sorrow for; lament.
Stun	astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react.
Gather	come together; assemble or accumulate.
Stumble	trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall.
Slump	sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply.
Dejectedly	Being in low spirits; depressed.
Bitterly	in an angry, hurt, or resentful way.
Drift	be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
Toss	throw (something) somewhere lightly or casually.
Grin	smile broadly.
Warmly	in a way that gives out warmth; with comfortable heat.
Thrill	experience a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
Light up	(of a person's face or eyes) suddenly become animated with liveliness or joy.
Pleasant	giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
Pillar	a tall vertical structure of stone, wood or metal, used as a support for a building or as an ornament.
Strayed	to move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place; to walk without a fixed destination.
Accord	an official agreement.
Toddler	a child who is starting to walk.
Prevailing	existing at a particular time; having most appeal or influence.
Party	a group of people.
Canvas	a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, or a similar yarn, used to make items such as sails and tents and as a surface for oil painting.
Child of the flesh (old fashioned)	own child.
Strike	hit
Headlong	in a rush; recklessly.
Prairie	an open field.
Obscure	very dark; not discovered.
Shuddered	to tremble convulsively, typically as a result of fear or revulsion.
Mistress	(old fashioned) lady; lover.
Steep	rising or falling sharply.
Cowl	a large loose hood, especially one forming part of a monk's habit.
Pall	a dark cloud of smoke.
Gay	happy or joyfull.
Portly	rather fat.
Muslins	lightweight cotton cloth in a plain weave.
Lace	a fine open fabric of cotton or silk, made by looping, twisting, or knitting thread in patterns and used especially for trimming garments.
Fanning	to cool someone or something by waving an object to create a current of air.
Startled	cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
Bowed	to reverence.
Deafening	so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else.
corbeille	an elegant basket of flowers or fruit.
wagon	a vehicle used for transporting goods or another specified purpose.
stuccoed	fine plaster used for coating wall surfaces or moulding into architectural decorations.
cochon de lait	whole young pig suitable for roasting.
suffused	impregnated.
parish	district; community.
scamp	a person who is mischievous in a likeable or amusing way.
grasp	comprehend fully.
disquieting	inducing feelings of anxiety or worry.
pegnoir	a woman’s light dressing gown.
strands	a single hair or thin lock of hair.
mahogany	a rich reddish-brown colour like that of mahogany wood.
canopy	an ornamental cloth covering hung or held up over something, especially a throne or bed.
quadroon	a person who is one-quarter black by descent.
uttered	make a sound with one’s voice.
tottered	move in a feeble or unsteady way.
thrust	a sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part.
unwonted	unaccustomed or unusual.
almighty	having complete power, omnipotent.
stunned	astonish or shock someone so that they are temporarily unable to react.
meshes	an interlaced structure.
shod	wearing footgear.
tore	pull something apart or to pieces with force.
gown	a long elegant dress worn on formal occasions.
shreds	a strip of material, such as paper, cloth or food.
reeds	a tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family, which grows in water or on marshy ground.
sluggish	slow-moving or inactive.
bayou	a marshy outlet of a lake or river.
ablaze	burning fiercely.
dainty	delicately small and pretty.
pyre	a large pile of wood on which a dead body is burned in some parts of the world.
layette	a set of clothing, bedclothes.
bundle	a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together.
scribblings	a piece of writing or a drawing done in an illegible manner.
espousal	a marriage or engagement.
Corruption	Dishonest or fraudulent conduct of those in power, typically involving bribery.
Worldview	A particular philosophy of life or conception of the world.
Face	Confront and deal with or accept.
Misleading	Giving the wrong idea or impression.
Crave	A powerful desire for something.
Sifted	Something that has been passed through a sieve.
Worrisome	causing anxiety or concern.
Endangered	At risk of extinction.
Virtuous Cycle	A recurring set of events, each one resulting in the increase of beneficial potential of the next.
Life Expectancy	The average period that a person may expect to live.
Income	Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
Vast	Of very great size or proportions; huge; enormous
Vaccinate	To inoculate with the modified virus of any of various other diseases, as a preventive measure.
Drastic	Extremely severe or extensive.
Run Out	Use up one's supply of something.
Hardwire	Make a pattern of behaviour or belief standard or instinctive.
Draw	Pull or drag (something such as a vehicle) so as to make it follow behind.
Scarce	Insufficient for the demand.
Gatherer	Collector of plants, fruits, etc., for food.
Misconception	A view or opinion that is incorrect because based on faulty thinking or understanding.
Intake	An amount of food, air, or another substance taken into the body.
Input	A contribution of work or information.
Fatality	An occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease.
Poll	An assessment of public opinion by questioning a representative sample, especially as the basis for forecasting the results of voting.
Overfishing	Deplete the stock of fish in (a body of water) by excessive fishing.
Romanticise	Deal with or describe in an idealized or unrealistic fashion; make something seem better or more appealing than it really is.
Workforce	The people engaged in or available for work, either in a country or area or in a particular firm or industry.
Lobbyist	A person who takes part in an organized attempt to influence legislators.
Dip	Put or let something down quickly or briefly in or into a liquid.
Prophecy	A prediction of what will happen in the future.
incubator	An enclosed apparatus in which premature or unusually small babies are placed and which provides a controlled and protective environment for their care.
Grab	Attract the attention of; make an impression on.
Rely	Be dependent on.
Pull Out	Retreat or cause to retreat from an area.
“Fact Fullness”	the stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts of.
Procedure	an established or official way of doing something. // A surgical operation.
Donor	a person who provides blood, an organ, or semen for transplantation, transfusion, etc.
Eligible	Having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions.
Vow	Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.
Make good on	To do what you have said you would.
Miscarriage	The spontaneous or unplanned expulsion of a fetus from the womb before it is able to survive independently.
Stillbirth/stillborn	The birth of an infant that has died in the womb (strictly, after having survived through at least the first 28 weeks of pregnancy, earlier instances being regarded as abortion or miscarriage)
Arise (of a problem, opportunity, or situation)	emerge; become apparent.
Antibody	A blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen.
Scour	Subject (a place, text, etc.) to a thorough search in order to locate something.
Guinea pig	A person or thing used as a subject for experiment.
Ampul	A small sealed glass capsule containing a liquid, especially a measured quantity ready for injecting.
Brush off	A rejection or dismissal of someone by treating them as unimportant.
Praise	The expression of approval or admiration for someone or something
Wryly (Adverb)	In a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humour.
Remarkable	Worthy of attention; striking.
Accolade	An award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit.
Fulfilling	Making someone satisfied or happy through allowing their character or abilities to develop fully.
Unwavering	Not wavering; steady or resolute.
Mylar	A form of polyester resin used to make heat-resistant plastic films and sheets. It is made by copolymerizing ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid.
Bobble	Move with a feeble or irregular bouncing motion

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