(noun) A person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack. The student was afraid she would be a target to bullies because she had no friends around

(noun) A system of ideas that explains certain occurrences or practices. Pavlov’s theory of conditioning shows that if a dog’s owner rings a bell every time they feed their dog, the dog will expect food every time it hears a bell ring.

(noun) Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder. Joseph received physical therapy for his knee injury.

(adjective) Having an intentionally frightening quality. Using a threatening persona can help us when we feel intimidated.

(verb) Grow or develop well. We can help students thrive by providing emotional support in schools

(adjective) Refers to the impact of violent experiences and damaging relationships affects not only the suvivor's physical, mental, emotional, and economic well-being, but the spiritual as well.

(noun) A small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun. He pulled the trigger of the shotgun. (verb) Cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist. An allergy can be triggered by stress or overwork.