Share 'A Perfect Mistake' Ch. 19-24 Vocab
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Veneer refers to a thin decorative covering placed over a cheaper material.
veneer
A sudden rush of energy and increased heart rate caused by excitement or fear is called ______.
adrenaline
To shout insults or mock someone loudly is to ______.
jeer
A program designed to help someone recover strength after illness is described as ______.
restorative
A single nerve cell that carries messages through the body is called a ______.
neuron
To understand and share another person’s feelings is to ______.
empathize
When something is in very short supply, it is ______.
scarce
The mental skills that help you plan, focus attention, and control impulses are called ______.
executive function
A change made to improve or adjust something is called a ______.
modification
A serious break or split in a relationship is known as a ______.
rift
If a situation is harsh, serious, or depressing, it can be described as ______.
grim
A deep line or wrinkle in the skin, especially on the forehead, is called a ______.
furrow
The emergency procedure used to restart someone’s heart and breathing is called ______.
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
A special condition that lessens the seriousness of a wrongdoing is an ______.
extenuating circumstance
The part of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control is the ______.
prefrontal cortex
The actor’s polite smile was only a ______ hiding his frustration.
veneer
