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Adrenaline

Noun CEFR B2
əˈdɹɛnəlɪn

Definitions

  1. Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.
    uncountable, usually
  2. Excitement; thrills.
    uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Españoladrenalina
Françaisadrénaline
DeutschAdrenalin
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Examples

“Some people bungee jump⟳ to feel⟳ alive through the surge of adrenaline.”
“May be it's not as heavy as he thought, or may be he's on adrenaline overdrive.”
“Despite the crisis, the adrenaline that must have⟳ been feeding his own⟳ alarm, Tim managed to maintain⟳ his control⟳ and spoke in a subdued tone, assuring the tenderman and all of us that things would be okay.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

adrenaline junkie adrenaline rush adrenaline sport adrenalise adrenalism adrenalitis

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