Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at attention: In a formal, erect position with the arms at the sides, typically as a sign of respect or readiness.
• for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• check out
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• latch on: To understand something, often after a period of confusion or delay.
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
• trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• neuron: A nerve cell
• express: To send something by fast mail
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• trap: Device used for catching animals
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• predator: An animal that hunts and kills other animals
• intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
• respond: To answer something or someone
• signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
• answer: To reply to a question someone asks
• examine: (Medical) to test to find out what is wrong
• arousal: Being woken up from sleep; sexual excitement
• neurotransmitter: Chemical released by nerves that boost signals within the body
• wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
• stiff: Slang term for a dead body
• stressful: Worrying; causing tension
• sympathetic: Feeling favorable to something; wanting to support
• classic: Having a simple, basic design or style
• warm: To become more friendly or to like something
• neuroscience: Scientific study of the nervous system
• cord: A long strong material, thicker than string
• baby: A very young child, who cannot yet speak
• activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
• cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
• hair: Long thin strands growing on your head or body
• spinal: Concerning the spine or nerves in your back
• sucker: Part of an animal used for holding onto surfaces
• rogue: Being corrupt, dangerous, or uncontrollable
• latch: To tightly attach yourself to something
• norepinephrine
• specialized: To focus on one area of a field or profession
• reflex: Body's physical reaction done unconsciously
• thermometer: Instrument for measuring temperature
• pointless: Being without a purpose or meaning
• erect: Standing straight up
• tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
• perplex: To confuse
• nipple: Part of a breast; (on a woman) part baby sucks
• aroused: To wake someone who has been sleeping
• bodily: By moving the whole of something
• puffed: To breath in and out quickly
• breastfeed: To feed a baby with breast milk
• bosom: Chest, e.g. seen as where your feelings are
• vestigial: Not fully developed in mature animals