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Unit 8 Getting Enough Sleep? Dream On Text 1 Deprivation n. the disadvantage that results from losing something Sleep deprivation can cause stress and loss of appetite. Dryer n. 干燥机 an appliance that removes moisture He bought a dryer yesterday. Dishwasher n. 洗碗碟机 a machine for washing dishes She always use dishwasher to wash dishes. Smash v. break into pieces The cup fell and smashed. Crucial adj. of extreme importance It’s a crucial decision. Doze v. 打盹 sleep lightly or for a short period of time While the adults doze, the young play. Tragic adj. 悲剧的 very sad There was a tragic accident on the highway yesterday. Fatal adj.致命的 bringing death Her children’s death is a fatal blow on her. Conviction n. an unshakable belief in something She’s a woman of strong convictions. Laboratory n. a workplace for the conduct of scientific research Laboratory experiments have confirmed many facts. Prone adj. 易干…的 having a tendency A child is prone to mischief. Lapse n. a mistake resulting from inattention His lapses caused big problem. Consciousness n. an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation When will she regain consciousness? Eyelid n. either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye She lifted one eyelid to see what he was doing. Tap v. strike lightly This music sets your feet tapping. Pupil 瞳孔 n. contractile aperture in the iris of the eye A flash surged into his pupil. Monitor v. keep an eye on They were using the upper air to collect evidence of atomic explosions. Unwittingly 不知不觉的 without knowledge or intension My remarks about divorce had unwittingly touched a raw nerve. Societal adj. relating to human society and its members Many people have societal pressure. Odd adj. 余下的 not used up Here are two odd volumes of an encyclopedia. Mortgage 抵押 put up as security or collateral His business is failing; he’s mortgaged all his assets to try to save it. Coin v. create They coined a new material. Monetary adj. 金融的 rel