Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• slip into: To quickly put on (a piece of clothing).
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
• pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• occur: To come to pass or to happen
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• spontaneous: Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
• neural: About the nerves or nervous system
• small: Little in size; not big
• breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
• sleep: To have enough beds for
• active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
• pay: To give money for goods or work done