Vocabulary

• at rest: Not moving or being used.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• leave on: To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• lie down: To put your body in a flat position, as to sleep
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
• stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• damage: Physical harm that is done to something
• reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
• learning: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• bilingual: Being able to speak two languages well
• training: To teach a pet a behavior or a trick
• stimulating: Arousing activity, interest, or the senses