Emotional Well-Being

verb to act as a friend to; help; aid

• It is important to befriend your colleagues in order to create a positive work environment.
• I decided to befriend my new neighbor by inviting them over for dinner.
• I'm trying to befriend that cool guy from my class so we can hang out more.
• Sometimes it feels like my own thoughts befriend me, keeping me company in times of solitude.

verb past tense of devitalize

adjective having lost vitality or strength; weakened

• The devitalized cells were unable to perform their normal functions.
• After the long hike, I felt completely devitalized.
• I need to recharge my batteries, I'm feeling devitalized.
• The lack of creativity in the room devitalized the atmosphere.

noun the legal dissolution of a marriage

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• The divorce proceedings were finalized last week.
• My friend just went through a messy divorce.
• I heard they're getting a divorce, it's a total bummer.
• The divorce between science and religion is a topic of much debate.

verb to become dry or lose moisture

adjective describing the state of something that has lost moisture or liquid

• The river dried up during the summer drought.
• My plants died because I forgot to water them and they dried up.
• I left my water bottle in the sun and now it's all dried up.
• After years of neglect, their friendship slowly dried up.

verb to make someone happy or pleased

• The news of your promotion has gladdened my heart.
• Seeing you smile always gladdens my day.
• Your kind words really gladdened me up.
• The flowers blooming in the garden gladden the soul.

noun a restless desire or craving for something

preposition used to indicate a strong desire or longing for something

• The patient's skin condition caused a persistent itch for relief.
• I always get an itch for ice cream after dinner.
• I've got an itch for some new kicks.
• She had an itch for adventure that couldn't be ignored.

noun the quality of being full of life and energy; vivacity

• The liveliness of the city streets was invigorating.
• Her liveliness always brings a smile to my face.
• The party was lit, full of liveliness and energy.
• The liveliness of the debate added fuel to the fire.

verb to squeeze or press something tightly between two surfaces, such as fingers or a tool

• She pinched the fabric between her fingers to test its quality.
• I pinched a few cookies from the jar when no one was looking.
• He pinched some cash from his friend's wallet without him noticing.
• The new tax laws really pinched my wallet this year.

adjective describing a lack of importance or significance

• In the grand scheme of things, the issue at hand is quite unimportant.
• Don't worry about it, it's really unimportant in the long run.
• Who cares about that? It's totally unimportant.
• Her words were like leaves in the wind, unimportant and easily forgotten.

noun the care and training a child receives while growing up

• Her upbringing in a strict household instilled a strong sense of discipline in her.
• His upbringing was pretty rough, but it made him tough.
• My upbringing was all over the place, but it shaped me into who I am today.
• The city's rich cultural upbringing is evident in its diverse population.

noun KonMari

• The KonMari method emphasizes decluttering and organizing your belongings.
• I tried out the KonMari technique to tidy up my closet.
• KonMari is the key to keeping your space clean and organized.
• Applying the KonMari philosophy to my life helped me focus on what truly matters.

noun a feeling of sadness or frustration experienced by parents when the gender of their child does not match their expectations or desires

• Gender disappointment is a term used to describe the feeling of sadness or frustration when a parent's expectations about the gender of their child are not met.
• I experienced gender disappointment when I found out I was having another boy instead of a girl.
• I was totally bummed out by the gender disappointment of having another boy.
• The gender disappointment felt like a dark cloud hanging over the joy of welcoming a new baby.