What end-of-life experts know about living well: love your wrinkles, celebrate birthdays and don’t obsess over work

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

Recently
Definition: A short time ago; not long ago.
Example: I recently started learning Spanish.
To sort (something) out
Definition: To solve a problem or deal successfully with a difficult situation.
Example: Don't worry about the mistake—we'll sort it out.
Regret
Definition: To feel sorry about something you did or did not do.
Example: I regret not studying harder for the exam.
To look after (something/someone)
Definition: To take care of someone or something.
Example: Can you look after my dog while I'm away?
To dare
Definition: To be brave enough to do something, especially something difficult or risky.
Example: I didn't dare to ask him about what had happened.
Fancy
Definition: To want or feel like having or doing something; often used informally in British English.
Example: Do you fancy going out for dinner tonight?
To manage (to do something)
Definition: To succeed in doing something, especially something difficult.
Example: I managed to finish all my work before dinner.
Approach
Definition: A way of dealing with or thinking about a problem or situation.
Example: We need to find a different approach to this problem.
Anxious
Definition: Worried, nervous, or uneasy about something that might happen.
Example: She felt anxious about starting her new job.
To hang out (with someone)
Definition: To spend time relaxing or socialising with someone.
Example: I usually hang out with my friends at the weekend.
Overwhelming
Definition: Very strong or difficult to deal with because there is too much of something.
Example: Moving to a new country can be overwhelming at first.
Crucial
Definition: Extremely important or necessary for a particular situation or result.
Example: Good communication is crucial in a successful relationship.
Sin
Definition: An action that is considered morally or religiously wrong.
Example: In some religions, lying is considered a sin.
To beat yourself up (about something)
Definition: To be very critical of yourself because of something you have done or failed to do.
Example: Don't beat yourself up about making a small mistake.
Wrinkles
Definition: Small lines or folds that appear on the skin, especially as people get older.
Example: She has a few wrinkles around her eyes.
‘The more you can pour yourself into those connections, the more likely you are to have a deep sense of contentment and happiness.’
Definition: This uses the grammar pattern the + comparative, the + comparative to show that two things change together: as one thing increases or changes, the other also increases or changes. The first the more introduces the condition or degree, and the second the more likely shows the corresponding result.
Example: The more you practise, the more confident you become.
Low-key
Definition: Quiet, subtle, or not intended to attract much attention; informally, it can also mean “slightly” or “secretly.”
Example: I'm low-key excited about the trip.
To creak
Definition: To make a long, high-pitched or squeaking sound when moving or under pressure.
Example: The old wooden floorboards creak when I walk across them.
To savour (something)
Definition: To enjoy something slowly and fully, especially because you want to appreciate it.
Example: She sat outside and savoured every bite of her meal.
Fierce
Definition: Very strong, intense, or determined; sometimes aggressive or violent.
Example: She has a fierce determination to succeed.
An endeavour
Definition: An attempt or effort to achieve something, especially something difficult.
Example: Learning a new language is a challenging but rewarding endeavour.
To get caught up (in something)
Definition: To become very involved in something, often so much that you lose focus on other things.
Example: I got caught up in work and forgot to call my friend.
To get too hung up (on something)
Definition: To think or worry about something too much, often unnecessarily.
Example: Don't get too hung up on making everything perfect.
Dogged
Definition: Showing great determination and persistence, especially when something is difficult.
Example: His dogged efforts eventually led to success.
A stupor
Definition: A state in which someone is barely conscious and unable to think or react normally, often because of tiredness, shock, alcohol, or drugs.
Example: He was in a stupor after staying awake all night.

In the lesson, we will discuss each of the tips.