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Overall the brain responds to an exhilarating ride by triggering the release of a potent cocktail of biochemicals to deal with the body’s stress, including more adrenaline (epinephrine) and norepinephrine which can suppress pain and the glow of euphoria that follows. The result can be but can also be nausea. Military and Nasa researchers have studied the problem for half a century, calling it ‘simulator sickness’. But engineers and scientists have not out how to fool the senses at the same rate at the same time. They still don’t know for sure who might get sick. Meanwhile, the latest rides are the boundaries of endurance. The human body cannot take much more of a G-force than the latest rollercoasters, so we need to understand more about what distinguishes a spine-tingling thrill from a gut emptying fright to the experience is memorable for the right reasons.

fight boost ensure pushing standard little figured pleasure

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Correct answer: boost
Explanation: The verb 'boost' fits grammatically as it follows the structure of the sentence, which requires a verb that describes an action related to the release of biochemicals. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of enhancing the feeling of euphoria.
Meaning: 'Boost' means to increase or enhance something, in this case, the feeling of euphoria.
Wrong options:
standard: 'Standard' is an adjective that describes something as normal or typical, which does not fit as it does not convey an action.
little: 'Little' is an adjective that indicates a small amount, which does not fit the context of enhancing euphoria.
figured: 'Figured' is a verb that means to understand or solve something, which does not relate to the action of enhancing feelings.
pleasure: 'Pleasure' is a noun that refers to a feeling of enjoyment, which does not fit grammatically as it requires a verb.
fight: 'Fight' is a verb that means to engage in combat or struggle, which does not relate to the context of enhancing feelings.
pushing: 'Pushing' is a verb that implies exerting force, which does not fit the context of enhancing euphoria.
Correct answer: pleasure
Explanation: The noun 'pleasure' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject complement following 'can be.' Contextually, it aligns with the discussion of the effects of biochemicals on the body, indicating a positive outcome.
Meaning: 'Pleasure' refers to a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction.
Wrong options:
standard: 'Standard' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a feeling or outcome.
little: 'Little' is an adjective that indicates a small amount, which does not fit the context of describing an outcome.
figured: 'Figured' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a state or feeling.
boost: 'Boost' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a state or feeling.
fight: 'Fight' is a verb that does not relate to the context of describing an outcome.
pushing: 'Pushing' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a state or feeling.
Correct answer: figured
Explanation: The verb 'figured' fits grammatically as it follows 'have not,' indicating an action that has not been completed. Contextually, it aligns with the ongoing research efforts to understand simulator sickness.
Meaning: 'Figured' means to understand or solve something.
Wrong options:
standard: 'Standard' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not convey an action.
little: 'Little' is an adjective that does not fit the context of understanding or solving a problem.
boost: 'Boost' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of understanding.
pleasure: 'Pleasure' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not convey an action.
fight: 'Fight' is a verb that does not relate to the context of understanding or solving a problem.
pushing: 'Pushing' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of understanding.
Correct answer: pushing
Explanation: The verb 'pushing' fits grammatically as it follows 'are,' indicating an ongoing action. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of advancing the limits of what the human body can endure.
Meaning: 'Pushing' means to exert force or effort to extend limits.
Wrong options:
standard: 'Standard' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not convey an action.
little: 'Little' is an adjective that does not fit the context of describing an action.
boost: 'Boost' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of advancing limits.
pleasure: 'Pleasure' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not convey an action.
figured: 'Figured' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of advancing limits.
fight: 'Fight' is a verb that does not relate to the context of advancing limits.
Correct answer: ensure
Explanation: The verb 'ensure' fits grammatically as it follows 'to,' indicating an intention or purpose. Contextually, it aligns with the goal of making the experience memorable for positive reasons.
Meaning: 'Ensure' means to make certain that something will happen.
Wrong options:
standard: 'Standard' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not convey an action.
little: 'Little' is an adjective that does not fit the context of describing an intention.
boost: 'Boost' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of ensuring an experience.
pleasure: 'Pleasure' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not convey an action.
figured: 'Figured' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of ensuring an experience.
fight: 'Fight' is a verb that does not relate to the context of ensuring an experience.

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