nerve
Pronunciation: [nɜrv]
Word
Context: "anatomy"
(noun) a thin, strong thing in your body that helps send messages from your brain to other parts. It’s like the wires that carry signals in your toys, helping them work.
Example
The doctors said that the nerve in her arm is healing nicely.
Example
He didn't feel any pain because his nerve was damaged.
Example
Can you feel the messages that come from your nerves?
Context: "emotion"
(noun) the courage or confidence to do something difficult or scary. It's that brave feeling you get when you try something new or face a challenge.
Example
She had the nerve to perform on stage in front of a huge crowd.
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He didn’t have the nerve to speak up during the meeting.
Example
Do you have the nerve to try out for the school play?
Context: "emotion"
(verb) to encourage or prepare yourself to do something that feels scary or difficult. It's like getting ready to jump into a cold pool.
Example
He managed to nerve himself to ask his crush out on a date.
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She could not nerve herself to give the presentation.
Example
How do you usually nerve yourself before a big test?
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