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The Mighty Word™
BUILD A BIGGER
DICTIONARY
AMBULATION noun (pg. 12)
The act of walking or moving
from one place to another.
ANTIOXIDANT noun (pg. 3)
A substance that helps protect
cells from damage caused
by free radicals, often found
in fruits and vegetables.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
noun (pg. 9)
The simulation of human
intelligence in machines
that can learn, reason, and
perform tasks usually requiring
human intelligence.
BROCA'S APHASIA noun (pg. 10)
A communication disorder
resulting from brain damage that
affects your ability to speak, yet
you retain comprehension.
CARDIOVASCULAR adjective (pg. 3)
An interconnected system that
includes the heart, arteries,
capillaries, and veins.
NEUROCOGNITIVE adjective (pg. 3)
Related to the mental processes
of understanding, reasoning,
memory, and learning that are
linked to brain function.
OXYTOCIN noun (pg. 7)
A hormone associated with
social bonding, childbirth, and
lactation. It’s often referred
to as the “love hormone.”
POLYPHENOL noun (pg. 3)
A type of antioxidant found in
plants known for its potential
health benefits, including
reducing inflammation and
protecting against disease.
PRODIGY noun (pg. 15)
A person, especially someone
young, who has exceptional
talents or abilities.
SPHENOPALATINE GANGLION
noun (pg. 4)
The cluster of nerves directly
behind the nasal cavity.
NEURON noun (pg. 10)
A nerve cell that transmits
information through electrical
and chemical signals within
the nervous system.
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