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Definitions by Alan T. Fitch

(To) Chicken Out

To back down, give up, or otherwise change one's mind to engaging or completing a given task, circumstance, or opportunity, often out of fear or lack of will

Chicken (of a person) - A person who has backed down or given up on a task, circumstance, or opportunity,
"I can't do this any longer, I'm going to chicken out!" (To) Chicken Out

Chicken (of a person) - "We'll see you later then, chicken."

Surreptitiously 

To do or try something in a sneakly way, to avoid attracting attention or suspicion, or being caught in the act of doing or trying it; without others knowing or being aware of it.
He surreptitiously left the room.
She surreptitiously ran away from her boyrfriend.
They surreptitiously smuggled the goods through.
Surreptitiously by Alan T. Fitch August 29, 2022

Surreptitiously 

To do or try something sneakly, and without anyone or anything knowing, nor wanting to cause or attract attention or suspicion.
1. The officer surreptitiously smuggled the goods through.
2. He left the room surreptitiously.
3. She surreptitiously ran away from her boyfriend.

Personality 

Though there being no fixed, definite definition, most theories and research state and define personality as factors of sets of characteristics that make up a person’s psychological, emotional, mental and social beliefs and views, as well as their cognitive thinking, morals, and behaviour.
He had an introverted, neurotic personality.

He had an aggressive personality, who would stop to nothing to achieve exactly what he wanted.

They had a laid back, soft, and relaxed personality.

Their personality made them competitive, though made it easy for them to relax.

She has an extroverted personality, who was outgoing and loved meeting new people.

She had an aggressive, competitive personality, who would always try hard to succeed and win.
Personality by Alan T. Fitch June 24, 2022
Being in an emotional or mental state of nervousness, fear, or extreme uncomfortablility.
She suffered from anxiety, and nearly fell into a panic attack while within the large crowd.
Anxiety by Alan T. Fitch June 24, 2022
In sex, it is feeling or experiencing sexual feelings or attractions towards someone or something.

In sport, it is the intensity of motivation and excitement experienced while engaging in training or participating in sport.
Example One - Sex:
His arousal towards his girlfriend made him further want to make love with her.

Example Two - Sex:
The arousal he felt after watching the pornography made him want to watch more.

Example One - Sport
The footballers' arousal levels were increasing as the match played on, making them further motivated to play well and put more effort in.
Arousal by Alan T. Fitch June 24, 2022

Pseudo-Incest 

In literature, any book that contains some form of explicit content (such as romance or sexual activity).

In crime, the act of sexual activity involving non-genetically-related family members (Such as step-family or adoptive-family members).
(Literature) My friend is reading a book which contains pseudo-incest. They said that it's a good book so far!

(Crime) My uncle is going to court for his two acts of pseudo-incest, having sex with his adoptive niece and his stepmother.