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Topic: Feelings

nerve

IPA: /nɜrv/

KK: /nɜrv/

noun

Definition: A cordlike structure in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts, or a sensitive topic that can provoke strong feelings.

Example: The doctor explained how the nerve sends signals to the muscles.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide someone with the strength or courage to do something difficult or challenging.

Example: She needed to nerve herself before speaking in front of the large audience.

nerved

IPA: /nɜːrvd/

KK: /nɜrvd/

adjective

Definition: Having veins or showing strength and courage.

Example: Despite the challenges, she felt nerved enough to speak in front of the crowd.

verb

Definition: To give someone the courage or confidence to do something, often in a challenging situation.

Example: She nerved herself to speak in front of the large audience.

nerveless

IPA: /ˈnɜːv.ləs/

KK: /ˈnɜrv.ləs/

adjective

Definition: Not showing any emotion or strength, especially in difficult situations; calm and controlled or lacking courage and energy.

Example: Despite the chaos around her, she remained nerveless and composed.

nervelessly

IPA: /ˈnɜːv.ləs.li/

KK: /ˈnɜrvəslɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows no nerves or anxiety; calmly and without fear.

Example: She spoke nervelessly during the presentation, impressing everyone with her confidence.

nervier

IPA: /ˈnɜːrviər/

KK: /ˈnɜrviər/

adjective

Definition: More nervy; having more nerve or boldness than something else.

Example: She was nervier than her friends when it came to trying new things.

nervily

IPA: /ˈnɜːrvɪli/

KK: /ˈnɜrvɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows nervousness or anxiety.

Example: She spoke nervily during the presentation, clearly anxious about her performance.

nerviness

IPA: /ˈnɜːrvɪnəs/

KK: /ˈnɜrvɪnɪs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being anxious or nervous, often leading to a state of agitation or unease.

Example: Her nerviness before the big presentation was evident as she fidgeted with her notes.

nervosity

IPA: /nɜːrˈvɒsɪti/

KK: /nɜrvəˌsɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of feeling anxious or uneasy, often accompanied by physical symptoms like shaking or sweating.

Example: Her nervosity was evident as she prepared to give her speech in front of the large audience.

nervous

IPA: /ˈnɜːrvəs/

KK: /ˈnɜrvəs/

adjective

Definition: Feeling worried or anxious about something; easily upset or agitated.

Example: She felt nervous before giving her speech in front of the large audience.

nervously

IPA: /ˈnɜrvəsli/

KK: /ˈnɜrvəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows you are anxious or worried.

Example: She spoke nervously during her presentation.

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