Glossary of Words for Softlife247

Source — Oxford English Dictionary  

 

  1. Assertive: Confidently expressing one’s opinions or desires without aggression.
  2. Comprehensive: Complete and including everything that is necessary.
  3. Cognitive: Related to the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
  4. Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
  5. Negotiate: To try to reach an agreement by discussion with others.
  6. Perception: The way in which something is understood or interpreted.
  7. Discrimination: Unjust treatment based on different categories like race, age, or gender.
  8. Resilience: The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.
  9. Adolescence: The period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult.
  10. Advocate: A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
  11. Assert: To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
  12. Conflict: A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
  13. Diverse: Showing a great deal of variety; very different.
  14. Clarification: The action of making something clearer or easier to understand.
  15. Contradict: To assert the opposite of a statement made by someone.
  16. Implement: To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.
  17. Empower: To give someone the authority or power to do something.
  18. Restrain: To hold back or keep under control.
  19. Abstinence: The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex.
  20. Prevalent: Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.
  21. Envision: To imagine or expect something in the future, especially as a possibility.
  22. Rebellion: An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.
  23. Advocacy: Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.
  24. Controversial: Likely to give rise to public disagreement.
  25. Adherence: Commitment or attachment to a cause or belief.
  26. Integrity: The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
  27. Injustice: Lack of fairness or justice.
  28. Inhibit: To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.
  29. Hierarchy: A system in which members of an organisation or society are ranked according to relative status or authority.
  30. Marginalize: To treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
  31. Nuance: A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or sound.
  32. Objectivity: The quality of being unbiased, impartial, or free from personal bias.
  33. Reinforce: To strengthen or support something, especially with additional material.
  34. Skeptical: Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.
  35. Stigma: A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.
  36. Subjective: Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
  37. Tolerance: The ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with.
  38. Vulnerable: Capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt.
  39. Exacerbate: To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
  40. Infringement: The action of breaking the terms of a law, agreement, etc.
  41. Advocate: To publicly recommend or support.
  42. Cumulative: Increasing or growing by accumulation or successive additions.
  43. Decipher: To convert a text written in code or a coded signal into normal language.
  44. Commemorate: To recall and show respect for someone or something.
  45. Allocate: To distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose.
  46. Prohibit: Formally forbid something by law, rule, or other authority.
  47. Vocation: A strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation.
  48. Deterrent: Something that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
  49. Viable: Capable of working successfully; feasible.
  50. Disparity: A great difference.
  51. Adolescence: The period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult.
  52. Nocturnal emissions: Involuntary ejaculation of semen during sleep, often referred to as a “wet dream.”
  53. Acne: A skin condition characterized by inflamed or infected sebaceous glands, particularly common among adolescents.
  54. Perspiration: The process of sweating, which helps regulate body temperature.
  55. Secondary sexual characteristics: Features that appear during puberty, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males, that are not directly involved in reproduction.
  56. Rehabilitation: The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
  57. Psychoactive: Relating to a substance that affects the mind, mood, or other mental processes.
  58. Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently low mood, loss of interest in activities, and impaired daily functioning.
  59. Bulimia: An eating disorder involving episodes of overeating followed by purging (vomiting or using laxatives) to avoid weight gain.
  60. Anorexia: An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive desire to lose weight by refusing to eat.
  61. Addiction: The condition of being physically or psychologically dependent on a substance or activity, often to the detriment of health.
  62. Cognitive: Relating to mental processes such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.
  63. Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
  64. Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or challenges.
  65. Adversity: Difficult or unfavourable conditions, such as hardship, misfortune, or calamity.
  66. Menopause: The time in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods permanently stop, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.
  67. Steroids: Synthetic substances that mimic certain hormones, used to promote muscle growth or treat inflammation.
  68. Laxatives: Substances that help stimulate bowel movements or loosen stools to relieve constipation.
  69. Abstinence: The practice of refraining from engaging in certain activities, particularly sexual activity.
  70. Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially based on race, age, gender, or disability.
  71. Coercion: The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
  72. Abortion: The deliberate termination of a pregnancy before the foetus can live independently.
  73. Sexuality: The capacity for sexual feelings and the way individuals express themselves as sexual beings.
  74. Gender: The social and cultural roles, behaviours, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.
  75. Self-esteem: One’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value.
  76. Conflict: A serious disagreement or argument between individuals or groups.
  77. Assertive: Having a confident and forceful personality, especially when expressing one’s views or desires.
  78. Tentative: Not fixed or certain; subject to further confirmation or change.
  79. Negotiation: A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement between two or more parties.
  80. Compromise: An agreement reached by each side making concessions or giving up some demands.
  1. Self-image: The way a person views themselves, particularly regarding their appearance or abilities.
  2. Embryonic: Relating to an embryo; in an early or undeveloped stage.
  3. Vulnerability: The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, physically or emotionally.
  4. Perception: The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.
  5. Trauma: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience, or physical injury.
  6. Coping: The process of dealing effectively with something difficult.
  7. Hormonal: Relating to or involving hormones, which regulate various functions in the body.
  8. Circumcision: The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.
  9. Ovulatory: About ovulation, the process by which an egg is released from the ovary.
  10. Ovulation: The release of a mature egg from the ovary during the menstrual cycle.
  11. Follicular: Relating to a follicle, particularly one that contains a developing egg in the ovary.
  12. Placenta: An organ in the uterus that nourishes the fetus during pregnancy.
  13. Semen: The male reproductive fluid containing sperm.
  14. Cervical: Relating to the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
  15. Hormonal imbalance: A condition where there is too much or too little of a hormone in the body.
  16. Pubic hair: Hair that grows in the genital region of humans during and after puberty.
  17. Ovulation cycle: The regular cycle of ovulation and menstruation in females.
  18. Endometrial: Relating to the endometrium, the lining of the uterus.
  19. Self-conscious: Uncomfortably aware of oneself or one’s actions, especially in relation to others.
  20. Self-esteem: Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect.
  21. Circulatory: Relating to the circulation of blood or fluids through the body.
  22. Respiratory: Relating to breathing or the organs involved in breathing.
  23. Digestive: Related to the breakdown of food in the body to absorb nutrients.
  24. Muscular: Relating to or affecting the muscles.
  25. Reproductive: Concerning the system of organs and structures involved in producing offspring.
  26. Puberty: The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.
  27. Menstruation: The process in a woman of discharging blood and other material from the lining of the uterus at regular intervals.
  28. Fertility: The ability to conceive children or young.
  29. Ovulation: The release of an egg from the ovary.
  30. Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
  31. Anatomy: The study of the structure of organisms and their parts.
  32. Testosterone: A hormone that stimulates the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, produced mainly in the testes.
  33. Testes: Male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone.
  34. Hormones: Chemical messengers secreted by glands that regulate various functions in the body.
  35. Sperm: Male reproductive cells produced by the testes.
  36. Epididymis: A coiled tube at the back of the testicle that stores and carries sperm.
  37. Vas deferens: The duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.
  38. Prostate: A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder in male mammals and releasing prostatic fluid.
  39. Urethra: The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, and in males, also transports semen.
  40. Scrotum: The external sac that encloses the testes.
  41. Ejaculation: The release of semen from the male reproductive system.
  42. Genitalia: The organs of reproduction, especially the external organs.
  43. Labia majora: The larger outer folds of the vulva.
  44. Labia minora: The smaller inner folds of the vulva.
  45. Clitoris: A small sensitive part of the female genitalia that plays a role in sexual pleasure.

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