adrenaline
noun/əˈdrɛnəlɪn/
Frequency rank: #7,447 most common English word
Meaning
a hormone released by the body in response to excitement or danger, causing increased heart rate and energy.
Example sentence
The crowd's roar filled her with adrenaline as she stepped onto the stage.
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