nervous
Pronunciation: [ˈnɜːrvəs]
Word
Context: "emotion"
(adjective) feeling worried or scared about something. When you are nervous, you might feel a little jumpy or have butterflies in your stomach, especially before something important like a test or performance.
Example
She was nervous but excited before her dance recital.
Example
He wasn't nervous at all when he took the stage to speak.
Example
Why are you nervous about the big game?
Context: "body response"
(adjective) related to the nervous system, which controls how the body reacts to things. It’s about how our body sends messages to help us move and feel.
Example
His nervous system reacted quickly when he touched something hot.
Example
The doctors said her nervous system was healthy and not malfunctioning.
Example
How does the nervous system help us respond to danger?
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