This is what happens in your brain when you can’t recall a word - Cella Wright
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DownloadYou’re sure you know your third grade teacher’s name—
it’s like you’re hovering over it in your mind,
but it just won’t materialize.
Researchers call this tantalizing torment a “tip-of-the-tongue state,”
and it's something everyone experiences.
But what's actually happening when a word gets caught here?
And how can you best get it unstuck?
Most of the time, our brains seamlessly summon words
from vast stores of knowledge,
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Key Vocabulary (16)
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.
A word is a single unit of language that has a specific meaning and can be spoken or written. It is the basic building block used to create phrases and sentences in communication.
A system of communication consisting of sounds, words, and grammar used by people of a particular country or area. It is the primary tool humans use to express thoughts, feelings, and information to one another.
Describes something that has a good chance of happening or being true. It is frequently used to talk about probability and expectations in various situations.
To hit someone very hard on the head, typically with a heavy or blunt object. It is a graphic and often informal verb used to describe a violent strike to the skull.
A tip is a small amount of extra money given to someone like a waiter or driver to thank them for good service. It can also refer to a useful piece of advice or information that helps you do something better.
"The tip is important."
Grammar in This Video
"But what's actually happening when a word gets caught here?"
"ones that are more abstract and less visual, like “idiosyncrasy” or “revelation...."
"Some researchers think that the last layer of information— sound— might be the m..."
"But some people tend to have more tip-of-the-tongue moments than others."
"perhaps because they know more than one word to describe..."
"It's unclear whether the target word is directly detected and just not successfu..."
"For example, tip-of-the-tongue states occur most frequently with proper nouns, i..."
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