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stress – n. a state of mental tension and worry

depressed – adj. having a serious medical condition that causes a person to feel very sad, hopeless, and unimportant

negative – adj. harmful or bad : not wanted

in-laws – n. people you are related to because of your marriage, especially the father or mother of your husband or wife

recreational – adj. done for enjoyment

inflammation – n. a condition in which a part of your body becomes red, swollen, and painful

appetite – n. a physical desire for food

communicate – v. to get someone to understand your thoughts or feelings : communication – n. a technique for expressing ideas effectively (as in speech)

hostile – adj. not friendly : having or showing unfriendly feelings

defensive – adj. behaving in a way that shows you feel people are criticizing you

sense of humor – noun phrase : a personality that gives someone the ability to say funny things and see the funny side of things

tip – n. a piece of advice or expert or authoritative information

slide show – n. any display in the form of a series of unmoving images, such as on a computer screen