adrenalin
noun/əˈdrɛnələn/
Frequency rank: #16,093 most common English word
Meaning
a hormone released by the body in response to stress or excitement, causing increased heart rate and energy.
Example sentence
Skydiving for the first time sent adrenalin rushing through his body, making his heart pound with excitement.
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