reflex

/ˈɹiːflɛks/
noun 5verb 5adj 4

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(noun.)

ADJ

good, lightning, quick | poor | automatic | natural | conditioned

VERB + REFLEX

trigger

When you touch a hot stove, pain immediately triggers your withdrawal reflex.

control

sharpen, speed up

Regular practice helped speed up her reflexes when playing tennis.

slow (down)

As you get older, your reflexes slow down, making it harder to react quickly.

suppress

test

The nurse will test your reflexes by tapping gently below your knee.

REFLEX + NOUN

action, reaction

My eyes closed immediately as a reflex reaction when the bright light suddenly flashed in my face.

PREP

by ~

She grabbed her keys by reflex when she heard the smoke alarm go off.

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