new words

a few words to lern from wife swap program

coddling

giving someone too much protection or special treatment, making them less able to cope with challenges

demand

the desire or need for something, especially in the market.

demand something

to require or ask for something forcefully.

run a tight ship

to keep everything well organized and under strict control

under martial law

under military control instead of normal civilian rule

pamper

to spoil someone by giving them lots of care, comfort, or special treatment

laid-back

elaxed and easygoing; not easily upset or stressed

consist of

to be made up of; to contain as parts

doting

very loving and attentive, often to an excessive degree.

be in denial

to refuse to accept the truth or reality

considering

taking something into account; given a particular fact

gluttony

excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink

under someone's belt

successfully completed or gained as experience

gathering

a meeting or group of people who come together.

concerned

worried about something; or involved in something

teetering on the edge

being very close to a major change, failure, or problem

pile of

a group or stack of things collected together

toe-to-toe

facing someone directly in a close competition or conflict.