surplus (n)
/ˈsərplʌs/

an amount that is extra or more than you need

the other day (phrase)
/ði ˈʌðər deɪ/

a few days ago

serving (n)
/ˈsərvɪŋ/

an amount of food for one person

portion (n)
/ˈpɔrʃn/

an amount of food that is large enough for one person

unbelievably (r)
/ˌʌnbɪˈlivəbli/

in the way of very difficult to believe and unlikely to be true

will (n)
/wɪl/

mental strength, mind strength toxic: poison

toxic (a)
/ˈtɑksɪk/

containing poison; poisonous

shift (v)
/ʃɪft/

to change from one state, position, etc. to another

distract (v)
/dɪˈstrækt/

to take someone's attention away from what they are trying to do

inappropriate (a)
/ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

not suitable or appropriate in a particular situation

handle (v)
/ˈhændl/

to deal with a situation, a person, an area of work, or a strong emotion

gain (v)
/ɡeɪn/

to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want

achievement (n)
/əˈtʃivmənt/

a thing that someone has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skil

exertion (n)
/ɪɡˈzərʃn/

physical or mental effort

enumerate (v)
/ɪˈnuməˌreɪt/

to name things on a list one by one

pursuit (n)
/pərˈsut/

the act of looking for or trying to find something

the point is (phrase)
/ðə pɔɪnt ɪz/

this is the main point

the key (phrase)
/ðə ki/

the most important thing/idea

cultivate (v)
/ˈkʌltəˌveɪt/

to develop an attitude, a way of talking or behaving, etc.

an outlet for (phrase)
/ən ˈaʊtlɛt fɔr/

a way to express; a way to get (feelings) out