Snooze button Flashcards

A button on an alarm clock that temporarily stops the alarm for a few more minutes of sleep (45 cards)

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What is the snooze button?

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A button on an alarm clock that temporarily stops the alarm for a few more minutes of sleep.

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What does it mean to doze?

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To sleep lightly or nap briefly.

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Define commitment.

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A promise or dedication to a cause, activity, or relationship.

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What does it mean to wind down?

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To relax or calm down after a period of activity or stress.

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What does it mean to call it a night?

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To decide to stop working or engaging in an activity and go to bed.

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What is beauty sleep?

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Sleep that is believed to improve one’s appearance.

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What does ‘at the crack of dawn’ mean?

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Very early in the morning, just as the sun begins to rise.

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What is a nocturnal creature?

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An animal that is active during the night and sleeps during the day.

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What does it mean to be in tune with someone?

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Being in harmony or agreement with someone or something.

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What does it mean to tie something in with something else?

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To connect or relate one thing to another.

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What does it mean to fluctuate?

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To vary or change frequently in amount or level.

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What is a power nap?

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A short sleep taken during the day to boost energy and alertness.

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Define groggy.

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Feeling dazed or sluggish, often after waking from sleep.

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What does it mean to be alert?

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Fully awake and attentive; aware of one’s surroundings.

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What does it mean to drop off?

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To fall asleep, often unintentionally.

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What does it mean to sleep like a log?

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To sleep very deeply and soundly.

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What does it mean to go out like a light?

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To fall asleep very quickly and deeply.

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What does it mean to recharge one’s batteries?

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To rest and recover energy, typically after exhaustion.

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What does it mean to not get a wink of sleep?

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To not sleep at all during a particular time period.

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Define sleep deprivation.

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A condition resulting from not getting enough sleep.

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What does it mean to take the edge off?

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To reduce the intensity or severity of something, often discomfort or stress.

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What does wary mean?

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Cautious and careful about potential dangers or problems.

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What does it mean to be run-down?

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In poor condition; exhausted or depleted of energy.

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What does it mean to be at one’s wits end?

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Feeling confused, frustrated, or overwhelmed due to a difficult situation.

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What does it mean to snap?
To lose control or become suddenly angry.
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What is friction in a social context?
Conflict or tension between people or groups due to differing opinions or interests.
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What does it mean to prod?
To encourage someone to take action by poking or urging them.
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What does it mean to operate at full blast?
Operating at maximum power or intensity.
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What does 'in the small hours' refer to?
The early hours of the morning, typically between midnight and dawn.
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What does it mean to not take a blind bit of notice?
To ignore something completely; not pay any attention at all.
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What does it mean to do something to no avail?
Without success; ineffective.
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What does it mean to be entitled to something?
To have a right to something or be deserving of it.
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Define drowsy.
Feeling sleepy or lethargic; half-asleep.
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What does 'in days of yore' mean?
In ancient times; long ago in history.
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What does it mean to shimmer?
To shine with a flickering or wavering light; to glimmer.
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What is a blizzard?
A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.
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What does awe-inspiring mean?
Causing feelings of amazement and wonder; impressive.
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What does it mean to be wide awake?
Fully alert and not sleepy at all.
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What does it mean to stay up all night?
To remain awake throughout the entire night without sleeping.
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What does it mean to nod off?
To fall asleep briefly, often unintentionally, usually while sitting up.
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What does it mean to tear up?
To become emotional and start to cry; to fill with tears.
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What does it mean to speak up?
To express one’s opinion or voice concerns more loudly or clearly.
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What does it mean to put off something?
To delay or postpone something to a later time.
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What does it mean for something to go off?
To explode (as in a bomb) or to stop functioning (as in an alarm).
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What does it mean to lie in?
To stay in bed longer than usual, especially in the morning.