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57 Cards in this Set
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appropriate |
suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances.an appropriate response/measure/method. ✓Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken. |
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Ingredients |
one of the things from which something is made, especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. |
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maintain |
maintain something to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.to maintain law and order/standards/a balance/control ✓ANU has maintained its position as Australia's top university. |
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serving |
an amount of food for one person. ✓This recipe will be enough for four servings. |
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vital |
necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist. vital for somebody/something ✓the vitamins that are vital for health |
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moderate |
that is neither very good, large, hot, etc. nor very bad, small, cold, etc. ✓students of moderate ability. ✓Even moderate amounts of the drug can be fatal. |
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portion |
an amount of food that is large enough for one person. ✓She cut the cake into six small portions. |
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curb |
curb something to control or limit something, especially something bad. SYNONYM check ✓He needs to learn to curb his temper. |
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appetite |
physical desire for food ✓He suffered from headaches and loss of appetite. |
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Dietitiansa person whose job is to advise people on what kind of food they should eat to keep healthy. |
Food scientists |
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trigger |
trigger something (off) to make something happen suddenlySYNONYM set off✓Nuts can trigger off a violent allergic reaction. |
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Build-up |
increase in the amount of something over a period of time. ✓a steady build-up of traffic in the evenings. |
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debilitating |
making somebody's body or mind weaker. ✓a debilitating disease. ✓She found the heat debilitating. |
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thereby |
used to introduce the result of the action or situation mentioned. ✓Regular exercise strengthens the heart, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack. |
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work off |
to get rid of something, especially a strong feeling, by using physical effort. ✓She worked off her anger by going for a walk. |
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briskly |
quickly She walked briskly over to the phone and answered it. The game is selling briskly. |
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Pace |
the speed at which somebody/something walks, runs or moves |
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Overdo |
overdo something to do something too much; to make something seem larger, better, worse or more important than it really is ✓She really overdid the sympathy (= and so did not seem sincere). |
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obesity |
the quality or fact of being very fat, in a way that is not healthy. ✓Obesity can increase the risk of heart disease. |
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notion |
an idea, a belief or an understanding of something. notion of something ✓a political system based on the notions of equality and liberty. ✓She had only a vague notion of what might happen. |
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additive |
a substance that is added in small amounts to something, especially food, in order to improve it, give it colour, make it last longer, etc. a substance that is added in small amounts to something, especially food, in order to improve it, give it colour, make it last longer, etc.✓food additives✓additive-free orange juice ✓food additives ✓additive-free orange juice |
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staple |
forming a basic, large or important part of something. ✓The staple crop is rice. |
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Swap |
to replace one person or thing with another. swap somebody/something (for somebody/something) ✓ I think I'll swap this sweater for one in another colour. |
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diagnosis |
diagnosis (of something) the act of discovering or identifying the exact cause of an illness or a problem. ✓a diagnosis of lung cancer |
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prevention |
the act of stopping something bad from happening. ✓accident/crime prevention ✓the prevention of disease |
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Asset |
a person or thing that is valuable or useful to somebody/something ✓In his job, patience is an invaluable asset. ✓Being able to speak a foreign language is a major asset. |
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Persistent |
continuing for a long period of time, or repeated frequently, especially in a way that is annoying and cannot be stopped. SYNONYM unrelenting ✓Persistent heavy rain held up work on the bridge for more than a week. |
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apparatus |
the tools or other pieces of equipment that are needed for a particular activity or task. ✓a piece of laboratory apparatus |
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overactive |
(of an organ or part of the body) causing harm by doing something too much. ✓an overactive thyroid |
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Chronically |
1.if somebody is chronically ill, they are ill for a long time with a disease or condition that is difficult to cure. ✓a hospital for the chronically ill2.in a way that causes problems that last or keep coming back over a long period of time. Housing was insufficient and chronically overcrowded. |
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acute |
very serious or severe ✓There is an acute shortage of water.✓acute pain. |
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Inability |
inability (to do something) the fact of not being able to do something. ✓the government’s inability to provide basic services. |
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anxiety |
anxiety (about/over something) the state of feeling nervous or worried that something bad is going to happen. acute/intense/deep anxiety ✓Some hospital patients experience high levels of anxiety. |
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Disrupt |
disrupt something to make it difficult for something to continue in the normal way. ✓Bus services will be disrupted tomorrow because of the bridge closure. |
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Diminish |
to become smaller, weaker, etc.; to make something become smaller, weaker, etc.
✓The world's resources are rapidly diminishing. |
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accomplishment |
دستاورد an impressive thing that is done or achieved after a lot of work. SYNONYM achievement ✓It was one of the President's greatest accomplishments. |
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moderate |
that is neither very good, large, hot, etc. nor very bad, small, cold, etc. ✓students of moderate ability. |
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controversial |
causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement. ✓a highly controversial topic |
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cope |
to deal successfully with something difficult. SYNONYM manage ✓I got to the stage where I wasn't coping any more. cope with something ✓He wasn't able to cope with the stresses and strains of the job. |
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Apt |
likely or tending naturally to do something. ✓ apt to be… apt to be forgetful/careless. ✓ apt to do something Babies are apt to put objects into their mouths. |
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account for |
to be the explanation or cause of something. SYNONYM explain ✓The poor weather may have accounted for the small crowd. |
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Severe |
very bad extremely bad or seriousHis injuries are severe. severe pain/depression/asthma a severe illness/disease severe weather/storms |
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craving |
a strong desire for something craving (for something) a craving for chocolate |
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Exposed |
not protected from attack or criticism.She was left feeling exposed and vulnerable. |
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lean |
(of people, especially men, or animals) without much fat; thin and fit. He had a lean, muscular body. |
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abdomen |
the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach, bowels, etc. ✓Patients reported pain in the lower chest or upper abdomen. |
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stimulating |
making you feel more active and healthy. ✓shower gel containing plant extracts that have a stimulating effect on the skin |
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elevate something |
to make the level of something increase. ✓Smoking often elevates blood pressure. |
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anorexia |
an emotional disorder, especially affecting young women, in which there is an abnormal fear of being fat, causing the person to stop eating, leading to dangerous weight loss. |
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Bulimia |
an emotional disorder in which a person repeatedly eats too much and then forces him- or herself to vomit. |
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Disorders |
an illness that causes a part of the body to stop functioning correctly. a blood/bowel disorder eating disorders |
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chronic |
lasting for a long time; difficult to cure. chronic bronchitis/arthritis/asthma |
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Dissatisfaction |
dissatisfaction (with/at somebody/something) a feeling that you are not pleased or satisfied. Many people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the arrangement. OPPOSITE satisfaction |
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predisposition |
predisposition (to/towards something) | predisposition (to do something) a condition that makes somebody/something likely to behave in a particular way or to suffer from a particular disease. a genetic predisposition to liver disease. |
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Contractions |
a sudden and painful contracting of muscles, especially the muscles around a woman’s womb, that happens when she is giving birth to a child. The contractions started coming every five minutes. |
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anticipation |
the fact of seeing that something might happen in the future and perhaps doing something about it now. in anticipation of something He bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than he'd invited. |
