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