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Sleep is so important.
Sleep is so important.
Sleep
is
so
important
We need it
to
to
X
live.
We need it to live.
We
need
it
to
live
And when we can't sleep, we're desperate
for
for
X
help.
And when we can't sleep, we're desperate for help.
And
when
we
can't
sleep
we're
desperate
for
help
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with
with
X
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Stuff
with
Dr
Jen
Gunter
But lately, our fascination
with
with
X
sleep feels as if it's taken on an urgency.
But lately, our
fascination
fascination
X
with sleep feels as if it's taken on an
urgency
urgency
X
.
But
lately
our
fascination
with
sleep
feels
as
if
it's
taken
on
an
urgency
Do a quick internet search
for
for
X
sleep and you'll find a slew
of
of
X
articles
Do a quick internet search for sleep and you'll find a
slew
slew
X
of articles
Do
a
quick
internet
search
for
sleep
and
you'll
find
a
slew
of
articles
about
about
X
how
to
to
X
make your sleep perfect.
about how to make your sleep perfect.
about
how
to
make
your
sleep
perfect
New gadgets, fancy alarm clocks,
New
gadgets
gadgets
X
, fancy alarm clocks,
New
gadgets
fancy
alarm
clocks
stay away
from
from
X
blue light.
stay away from
blue light
.
stay
away
from
blue
light
There are lots
of
of
X
services, products and advice columns
There are lots of services, products and advice columns
There
are
lots
of
services
products
and
advice
columns
that tell us we're sleeping wrong.
that tell us we're sleeping wrong.
that
tell
us
we're
sleeping
wrong
Not enough,
Not enough,
Not
enough
no quality sleep, wrong position.
no quality sleep, wrong position.
no
quality
sleep
wrong
position
Even worse, you might find scary messaging
Even worse, you might find scary messaging
Even
worse
you
might
find
scary
messaging
claiming that if you're not sleeping right
claiming that if you're not sleeping right
claiming
that
if
you're
not
sleeping
right
your life is going
to
to
X
be shorter
your life is going to be shorter
your
life
is
going
to
be
shorter
you're going
to
to
X
get all kinds
of
of
X
diseases.
you're going to get all kinds of diseases.
you're
going
to
get
all
kinds
of
diseases
One
of
of
X
the biggest worries we have
about
about
X
our sleep
One of the biggest worries we have about our sleep
One
of
the
biggest
worries
we
have
about
our
sleep
is that we're not getting enough
is that we're not getting enough
is
that
we're
not
getting
enough
and that anything less
than
than
X
seven hours a night
and that anything less than seven hours a night
and
that
anything
less
than
seven
hours
a
night
means that we’re doomed
to
to
X
bad health
means that we’re
doomed
doomed
X
to bad health
means
that
we’re
doomed
to
bad
health
everything
from
from
X
high blood pressure
to
to
X
Alzheimer’s disease
everything from high blood pressure to Alzheimer’s disease
everything
from
high
blood
pressure
to
Alzheimer’s
disease
But there are two flaws
with
with
X
this kind
of
of
X
messaging.
But there are two
flaws
flaws
X
with this kind of messaging.
But
there
are
two
flaws
with
this
kind
of
messaging
The first flaw is that it's not completely accurate.
The first flaw is that it's not completely accurate.
The
first
flaw
is
that
it's
not
completely
accurate
Seven
to
to
X
eight hours
of
of
X
sleep,
Seven to eight hours of sleep,
Seven
to
eight
hours
of
sleep
while recommended
for
for
X
adults, is just an average
while recommended for adults, is just an average
while
recommended
for
adults
is
just
an
average
And while messages have
to
to
X
be simplified
for
for
X
health communication
to
to
X
the public,
And while messages have to be simplified for health communication to the public,
And
while
messages
have
to
be
simplified
for
health
communication
to
the
public
sometimes important nuances get lost.
sometimes important nuances get lost.
sometimes
important
nuances
get
lost
So yes, it's true that not getting enough sleep in the long term
So yes, it's true that not getting enough sleep in the long term
So
yes
it's
true
that
not
getting
enough
sleep
in
the
long
term
is associated
with
with
X
health problems
like
like
X
cardiovascular disease,
is associated with health problems like cardiovascular disease,
is
associated
with
health
problems
like
cardiovascular
disease
diabetes and depression.
diabetes and depression.
diabetes
and
depression
But fixating solely
on
on
X
seven
to
to
X
eight hours
But
fixating
fixating
X
solely on seven to eight hours
But
fixating
solely
on
seven
to
eight
hours
ignores the fact that there's a range
of
of
X
sleep that people need.
ignores the fact that there's a range of sleep that people need.
ignores
the
fact
that
there's
a
range
of
sleep
that
people
need
The duration
of
of
X
a good night's sleep can be different
for
for
X
different people.
The duration of a good night's sleep can be different for different people.
The
duration
of
a
good
night's
sleep
can
be
different
for
different
people
Some adults need eight,
but
but
X
some are just fine
on
on
X
six.
Some adults need eight, but some are just fine on six.
Some
adults
need
eight
but
some
are
just
fine
on
six
The second flaw
with
with
X
this kind
of
of
X
doomsday messaging
The second flaw with this kind of
doomsday
doomsday
X
messaging
The
second
flaw
with
this
kind
of
doomsday
messaging
is that it can be counterproductive,
is that it can be
counterproductive
counterproductive
X
,
is
that
it
can
be
counterproductive
especially
for
for
X
people who do have trouble sleeping.
especially for people who do have trouble sleeping.
especially
for
people
who
do
have
trouble
sleeping
For instance, in 2019
For instance, in 2019
For
instance
in
2019
it was estimated that 21 percent
of
of
X
adults
in
in
X
the US
it was estimated that 21 percent of adults in the US
it
was
estimated
that
21
percent
of
adults
in
the
US
were wearing sleep tracking devices.
were wearing sleep tracking devices.
were
wearing
sleep
tracking
devices
And that number is probably growing.
And that number is probably growing.
And
that
number
is
probably
growing
And I get it.
And I get it.
And
I
get
it
It's fascinating
to
to
X
see how much sleep you've gotten each night
It's
fascinating
fascinating
X
to see how much sleep you've gotten each night
It's
fascinating
to
see
how
much
sleep
you've
gotten
each
night
and
to
to
X
know what part
of
of
X
your night was spent in deep sleep or dreaming.
and to know what part of your night was spent in deep sleep or dreaming.
and
to
know
what
part
of
your
night
was
spent
in
deep
sleep
or
dreaming
But having all
of
of
X
that sleep data
But having all of that sleep data
But
having
all
of
that
sleep
data
is causing some people
to
to
X
become obsessed
with
with
X
it
is causing some people to become
obsessed
obsessed
X
with it
is
causing
some
people
to
become
obsessed
with
it
so much so that it’s leading
to
to
X
a condition some call orthosomnia:
so much so that it’s leading to a condition some call orthosomnia:
so
much
so
that
it’s
leading
to
a
condition
some
call
orthosomnia:
a preoccupation
with
with
X
the constant need
to
to
X
achieve perfect sleep.
a preoccupation with the constant need to achieve perfect sleep.
a
preoccupation
with
the
constant
need
to
achieve
perfect
sleep
And this condition, ironically, is causing more sleep problems!
And this condition,
ironically
ironically
X
, is causing more sleep problems!
And
this
condition
ironically
is
causing
more
sleep
problems
Now orthosomnia might be an extreme example
Now orthosomnia might be an extreme example
Now
orthosomnia
might
be
an
extreme
example
but
but
X
the anxiety
of
of
X
not getting enough sleep
but the anxiety of not getting enough sleep
but
the
anxiety
of
not
getting
enough
sleep
is keeping some
of
of
X
us
up
up
X
at
at
X
night.
is keeping some of us up at night.
is
keeping
some
of
us
up
at
night
So here's what some experts are saying.
So here's what some experts are saying.
So
here's
what
some
experts
are
saying
Stop fixating
on
on
X
the number
Stop
fixating
fixating
X
on the number
Stop
fixating
on
the
number
because that can lead
to
to
X
unrealistic expectations
of
of
X
sleep.
because that can lead to unrealistic expectations of sleep.
because
that
can
lead
to
unrealistic
expectations
of
sleep
According
to
to
X
Dr. Colleen Carney
According to Dr. Colleen Carney
According
to
Dr
Colleen
Carney
a psychologist and the head
of
of
X
the Ryerson University Sleep Lab
a psychologist and the head of the Ryerson University Sleep Lab
a
psychologist
and
the
head
of
the
Ryerson
University
Sleep
Lab
the basic questions you should ask yourself are:
the basic questions you should ask yourself are:
the
basic
questions
you
should
ask
yourself
are:
Do I feel reasonably well-rested
during
during
X
the day?
Do I feel reasonably well-rested during the day?
Do
I
feel
reasonably
well-rested
during
the
day
Do I generally sleep
through
through
X
the night
without
without
X
disturbances?
Do I generally sleep through the night without
disturbances
disturbances
X
?
Do
I
generally
sleep
through
the
night
without
disturbances
Or, if I wake, do I fall back asleep easily?
Or, if I wake, do I fall back asleep easily?
Or
if
I
wake
do
I
fall
back
asleep
easily
Can I stay awake
through
through
X
the day
without
without
X
involuntarily falling asleep?
Can I stay awake through the day without
involuntarily
involuntarily
X
falling asleep?
Can
I
stay
awake
through
the
day
without
involuntarily
falling
asleep
If your answers are yes
to
to
X
all three,
If your answers are yes to all three,
If
your
answers
are
yes
to
all
three
you probably don't need
to
to
X
worry
about
about
X
your sleep.
you probably don't need to worry about your sleep.
you
probably
don't
need
to
worry
about
your
sleep
And if you're struggling
with
with
X
your sleep,
And if you're struggling with your sleep,
And
if
you're
struggling
with
your
sleep
instead
of
of
X
buying expensive blue light filters
instead of buying expensive
blue light
filters
instead
of
buying
expensive
blue
light
filters
or fancy sleep trackers,
or fancy sleep trackers,
or
fancy
sleep
trackers
try talking
with
with
X
your doctor to make sure there aren't any medical conditions
try talking with your doctor to make sure there aren't any medical conditions
try
talking
with
your
doctor
to
make
sure
there
aren't
any
medical
conditions
that need
to
to
X
be explored first.
that need to be explored first.
that
need
to
be
explored
first
Then try evidence-based recommendations
Then try
evidence-based
evidence-based
X
recommendations
Then
try
evidence-based
recommendations
laid out
by
by
X
the American Academy
of
of
X
Sleep Medicine.
laid out by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
laid
out
by
the
American
Academy
of
Sleep
Medicine
What's really cool is that there's a highly effective therapy
What's really cool is that there's a highly effective therapy
What's
really
cool
is
that
there's
a
highly
effective
therapy
called cognitive behavioral therapy
for
for
X
insomnia, or CBT-I,
called cognitive behavioral therapy for
insomnia
insomnia
X
, or
CBT-I
,
called
cognitive
behavioral
therapy
for
insomnia
or
CBT-I
It doesn’t have any medications involved.
It doesn’t have any
medications
medications
X
involved.
It
doesn’t
have
any
medications
involved
And it has a really low failure rate.
And it has a really low failure rate.
And
it
has
a
really
low
failure
rate
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ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv
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ˌfasɪˈneɪʃn
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blue light
Definition
(noun) Blue light is a type of light that is given off by electronic devices such as phones, computers and televisions.
Example
The doctor advised me to avoid looking at screens for too long as the blue light can be damaging to the eyes.
Definition
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CBT-I
Definition
(acronym) CBT-I stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, which is a type of therapy used to treat insomnia, as in the context given.
Example
The therapist recommended CBT-I to help him sleep better.
Definition
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urgency
ˈəːdʒ(ə)nsi
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ˈərdʒənsi
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Definition
(noun) Urgency is a strong feeling that something needs to be done quickly and immediately.
Example
The urgency of the situation meant that the fire brigade had to be called.
gadgets
Definition
(noun) Gadgets are small devices or machines that have a particular purpose.
Example
The kitchen was full of the latest gadgets, from toasters to blenders.
obsessed
Definition
(adjective) Obsessed means to be preoccupied with or extremely interested in something, as in the context given.
Example
He was obsessed with the idea of becoming a millionaire.
evidence-based
Definition
(adjective) Evidence-based means to be based on scientific evidence or research, as in the context given.
Example
The doctor recommended an evidence-based diet plan.
insomnia
ɪnˈsɒmnɪə
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ɪnˈsɑmniə
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Definition
(noun) insomnia is a condition in which someone has difficulty sleeping.
Example
I've been suffering from insomnia for the past few weeks and I'm exhausted.
flaws
Definition
(noun) A fault or defect, especially one that causes something to not work properly or as expected
Example
The flaws in the design of the bridge caused it to collapse.
counterproductive
ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv
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ˌkaʊn(t)ərprəˈdəktɪv
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Definition
(adjective) Having the opposite of the desired effect; making a situation worse,
Example
The teacher's strict punishments were counterproductive as they only made the students more rebellious.
disturbances
Definition
(noun) A disruption or interference with something, usually peace or quiet
Example
The loud music caused a lot of disturbances in the neighbourhood.
involuntarily
ɪnˈvɒləntrɪli
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ɪnˈvɑlənˌtɛrəli
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Definition
(adjective) Not done by choice; done without one's consent or control; done unwillingly
Example
I involuntarily shivered when I heard the news.
fascination
ˌfasɪˈneɪʃn
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ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən
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Definition
(noun) Fascination is a strong feeling of interest in something or someone, especially something that is unusual or mysterious.
Example
The children were filled with fascination as they watched the magician perform his tricks.
ironically
Definition
(adjective) strange or funny because something (such as a situation) is different from what you expected
Example
Ironically, the more I tried to relax, the more anxious I became.
doomsday
Definition
(noun) the day the world ends or is destroyed
Example
in all the concern over greenhouse warming, one doomsday scenario stands out
blue light
Definition
(noun) Blue light is a type of light that is given off by electronic devices such as phones, computers and televisions.
Example
The doctor advised me to avoid looking at screens for too long as the blue light can be damaging to the eyes.
medications
Definition
(noun) Medications are drugs or medicines used to treat an illness or condition, as in the context given.
Example
The doctor prescribed her medications to help with her pain.
CBT-I
Definition
(acronym) CBT-I stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, which is a type of therapy used to treat insomnia, as in the context given.
Example
The therapist recommended CBT-I to help him sleep better.
doomed
Definition
(adjective) Destined to fail or have an unfortunate outcome; fated to be unsuccessful or unhappy
Example
The team's poor performance meant they were doomed to relegation.
fascinating
ˈfasɪneɪtɪŋ
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ˈfæsəˌneɪdɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Fascinating means to be extremely interesting or attractive, as in the context given.
Example
The movie was so fascinating that I watched it twice.
slew
sluː
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slu
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Definition
(noun) A large number or amount of something, usually used in a negative context
Example
The company had to deal with a slew of customer complaints.
fixating
Definition
(verb) To focus intently on something, often to the exclusion of other things,
Example
He was fixating on the details of the project, not noticing the bigger picture.
urgency
ˈəːdʒ(ə)nsi
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ˈərdʒənsi
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Definition
(noun) Urgency is a strong feeling that something needs to be done quickly and immediately.
Example
The urgency of the situation meant that the fire brigade had to be called.
gadgets
Definition
(noun) Gadgets are small devices or machines that have a particular purpose.
Example
The kitchen was full of the latest gadgets, from toasters to blenders.
obsessed
Definition
(adjective) Obsessed means to be preoccupied with or extremely interested in something, as in the context given.
Example
He was obsessed with the idea of becoming a millionaire.
evidence-based
Definition
(adjective) Evidence-based means to be based on scientific evidence or research, as in the context given.
Example
The doctor recommended an evidence-based diet plan.
insomnia
ɪnˈsɒmnɪə
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ɪnˈsɑmniə
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Definition
(noun) insomnia is a condition in which someone has difficulty sleeping.
Example
I've been suffering from insomnia for the past few weeks and I'm exhausted.
flaws
Definition
(noun) A fault or defect, especially one that causes something to not work properly or as expected
Example
The flaws in the design of the bridge caused it to collapse.
counterproductive
ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv
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ˌkaʊn(t)ərprəˈdəktɪv
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Definition
(adjective) Having the opposite of the desired effect; making a situation worse,
Example
The teacher's strict punishments were counterproductive as they only made the students more rebellious.
disturbances
Definition
(noun) A disruption or interference with something, usually peace or quiet
Example
The loud music caused a lot of disturbances in the neighbourhood.
involuntarily
ɪnˈvɒləntrɪli
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ɪnˈvɑlənˌtɛrəli
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Definition
(adjective) Not done by choice; done without one's consent or control; done unwillingly
Example
I involuntarily shivered when I heard the news.
fascination
ˌfasɪˈneɪʃn
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ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən
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Definition
(noun) Fascination is a strong feeling of interest in something or someone, especially something that is unusual or mysterious.
Example
The children were filled with fascination as they watched the magician perform his tricks.
ironically
Definition
(adjective) strange or funny because something (such as a situation) is different from what you expected
Example
Ironically, the more I tried to relax, the more anxious I became.
doomsday
Definition
(noun) the day the world ends or is destroyed
Example
in all the concern over greenhouse warming, one doomsday scenario stands out
blue light
Definition
(noun) Blue light is a type of light that is given off by electronic devices such as phones, computers and televisions.
Example
The doctor advised me to avoid looking at screens for too long as the blue light can be damaging to the eyes.
medications
Definition
(noun) Medications are drugs or medicines used to treat an illness or condition, as in the context given.
Example
The doctor prescribed her medications to help with her pain.
CBT-I
Definition
(acronym) CBT-I stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, which is a type of therapy used to treat insomnia, as in the context given.
Example
The therapist recommended CBT-I to help him sleep better.
doomed
Definition
(adjective) Destined to fail or have an unfortunate outcome; fated to be unsuccessful or unhappy
Example
The team's poor performance meant they were doomed to relegation.
fascinating
ˈfasɪneɪtɪŋ
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ˈfæsəˌneɪdɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Fascinating means to be extremely interesting or attractive, as in the context given.
Example
The movie was so fascinating that I watched it twice.
slew
sluː
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slu
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Definition
(noun) A large number or amount of something, usually used in a negative context
Example
The company had to deal with a slew of customer complaints.
fixating
Definition
(verb) To focus intently on something, often to the exclusion of other things,
Example
He was fixating on the details of the project, not noticing the bigger picture.
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slew
sluː
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slu
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Definition
(noun) A large number or amount of something, usually used in a negative context
Example
The company had to deal with a slew of customer complaints.
evidence-based
Definition
(adjective) Evidence-based means to be based on scientific evidence or research, as in the context given.
Example
The doctor recommended an evidence-based diet plan.
doomed
Definition
(adjective) Destined to fail or have an unfortunate outcome; fated to be unsuccessful or unhappy
Example
The team's poor performance meant they were doomed to relegation.
flaws
Definition
(noun) A fault or defect, especially one that causes something to not work properly or as expected
Example
The flaws in the design of the bridge caused it to collapse.
fixating
Definition
(verb) To focus intently on something, often to the exclusion of other things,
Example
He was fixating on the details of the project, not noticing the bigger picture.
counterproductive
ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv
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ˌkaʊn(t)ərprəˈdəktɪv
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Definition
(adjective) Having the opposite of the desired effect; making a situation worse,
Example
The teacher's strict punishments were counterproductive as they only made the students more rebellious.
ironically
Definition
(adjective) strange or funny because something (such as a situation) is different from what you expected
Example
Ironically, the more I tried to relax, the more anxious I became.
involuntarily
ɪnˈvɒləntrɪli
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ɪnˈvɑlənˌtɛrəli
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Definition
(adjective) Not done by choice; done without one's consent or control; done unwillingly
Example
I involuntarily shivered when I heard the news.
insomnia
ɪnˈsɒmnɪə
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ɪnˈsɑmniə
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Definition
(noun) insomnia is a condition in which someone has difficulty sleeping.
Example
I've been suffering from insomnia for the past few weeks and I'm exhausted.
urgency
ˈəːdʒ(ə)nsi
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ˈərdʒənsi
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Definition
(noun) Urgency is a strong feeling that something needs to be done quickly and immediately.
Example
The urgency of the situation meant that the fire brigade had to be called.
obsessed
Definition
(adjective) Obsessed means to be preoccupied with or extremely interested in something, as in the context given.
Example
He was obsessed with the idea of becoming a millionaire.
gadgets
Definition
(noun) Gadgets are small devices or machines that have a particular purpose.
Example
The kitchen was full of the latest gadgets, from toasters to blenders.
fascination
ˌfasɪˈneɪʃn
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ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən
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Definition
(noun) Fascination is a strong feeling of interest in something or someone, especially something that is unusual or mysterious.
Example
The children were filled with fascination as they watched the magician perform his tricks.
medications
Definition
(noun) Medications are drugs or medicines used to treat an illness or condition, as in the context given.
Example
The doctor prescribed her medications to help with her pain.
fascinating
ˈfasɪneɪtɪŋ
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ˈfæsəˌneɪdɪŋ
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Definition
(adjective) Fascinating means to be extremely interesting or attractive, as in the context given.
Example
The movie was so fascinating that I watched it twice.
disturbances
Definition
(noun) A disruption or interference with something, usually peace or quiet
Example
The loud music caused a lot of disturbances in the neighbourhood.
doomsday
Definition
(noun) the day the world ends or is destroyed
Example
in all the concern over greenhouse warming, one doomsday scenario stands out
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