abandon -- v. to leave someone behind

stress – n. a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life

core – adj. the central part of something

embarrass – v. to make (someone) feel confused and foolish in front of other people

traumatic – adj. causing someone to become very upset in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems

intellectual – adj. relating to the ability to think in a logical way

discipline – n. control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior