The brain
Each neuron sends a ... to communicate with other neurons.
signal
Even though he’s brilliant, he’s surprisingly ... about his success. He does not brag about it.
modest
If they ... (to be) more honest, their relationship would be stronger.
were
This student’s focus is ... (bad) than mine during long lectures.
worse
The research was conducted ... (meticulous), leaving no detail unchecked.
meticulously
Neurons communicate with each other at a ... (point where neurons connect).
synapse
Someone who is arrogant and thinks they are better than others. is a ... person.
cocky
He would feel less insecure if he ... (to trust) his partner more.
trusted
This is ... (challenging) task I’ve ever given in class.
the most challenging
That question was so easy—it was a... (brain idiom).
no-brainer
When you study a lot, your brain can ... connections between neurons. (make stronger)
strengthen
They ... immediately at the party. They were friends instantly. (idiom)
hit it off
If he ... (to pop) the question, this weekend, she’ll be surprised.
pops
She solves complex problems ... (brilliant), impressing everyone in the neuroscience class.
brilliantly
She’s c... and always makes sure everyone feels included. (personality adjective)
considerate
... is the mental process of thinking, learning, and remembering.
Cognition
The couple has been ... since they met. They are inseparable. (idiom)
joined at the hip
If he ... (to ask out) his crush last month, they would have gone on a date.
had asked
Of all students, he has to travel ...(far) to attend school.
the farthest/the furthest
He’s very strong physically, but not very smart—he’s .... (brain idiom)
all brawn, no brains
The brain’s ability to adapt and change is called neural...
plasticity
He was very c... toward his colleagues, always holding the door open and offering to help them carry heavy boxes.
chivalrous
If she ... (to lead) him on, he wouldn’t have felt so disappointed.
hadn't led
The student was ... (extreme) ... (attentive) during class, which helped him remember the concepts better.
extremely attentive
These two get on ... . They're best friends. (love idiom)
like a house on fire