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Vocabulary Entry
nerves
|noun • verb
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N
noun
Nerves are fibrous structures that transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
Example Sentences
"After the injury, the doctor expressed concern about the damage to his nerves."
"She felt a chill run down her nerves as she heard the eerie noise in the dark."
"His nerves got the best of him before the big presentation."
V
verb
To nerve means to prepare oneself mentally for a challenging situation.
Example Sentences
"She tried to nerve herself for the confrontation that lay ahead."
"He needed to nerve up before stepping onto the stage."
"They took a deep breath and nerved themselves to ask for a raise."