How do you use the word "arousal" in a sentence?

Q: How do you use the word "arousal" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "arousal": All pleasurable activities cause arousal of the pleasure centers of the brain. I've never felt such a strange combination of fear and arousal.

Arousal Meaning

/əˈɹaʊzəl/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe act of arousing or the state of being aroused.

nounSexual arousal.

Sentence Examples

All pleasurable activities cause arousal of the pleasure centers of the brain.

I've never felt such a strange combination of fear and arousal.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The loud noise in the silent library caused a sudden ____ among the studying students.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The loud noise caused a sudden state of ____ in the sleeping city.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree English a- English rouse English arouse Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English arousal From arouse + -al.

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