Kartlar: Doctors by Nature - keywords in context | Quizlet

He assumed (line 6) the strange noise came from the attic, but it was only the cat.

to suppose, to presume

His assumption about her reaction was wrong; she actually found the joke quite funny.

belief

After a short coffee break, we will resume the meeting.

to continue

I presume the guests will arrive late again, just like last time.

to suppose

People should consume less sugar to avoid health problems later in life.

to eat, to use up

Some parasites (line 13) can live inside a host for years without causing serious problems.

organism that lives off another

The paramedic arrived quickly and helped the injured cyclist.

medical worker who provides emergency care

She trained for years to compete in the next Paralympic Games

sports event for the disabled

He doesn't believe in ghosts or other paranormal things.

supernatural

I found the documentary on deep-sea creatures absolutely fascinating (line 16) and informative.

intriguing, very interesting

The intricate patterns in the artwork fascinated her.

to captivate, to intrigue

His fascination with motor racing dates back to his childhood.

obsession, strong interest

He told me a very interesting story about the house we've just bought.

intriguing

The teacher told the children a captivating tale about a king and his seven sons.

gripping

She is considered (line 22) to be one of the best teachers at the school.

to regard (as), to see (as)

He considered moving to the countryside to escape the stress of city life.

to think about

The cost of living has increased considerably in the last few years.

significantly

After careful consideration, she decided to accept the job offer.

reflection, careful thought about something

He is always very considerate towards his elderly neighbours.

thoughtful

Considering the weather, we should postpone the trip.

given, because of, taking into account

These herbs have been used as natural cures (line 43) for illnesses.

remedy

There's no treatment yet to cure this disease.

to heal, to treat successfully

He suffers from an incurable disease and needs monthly check-ups.

untreatable

The dog was beyond cure and was put down to end its suffering.

incurable

His injuries were treated expertly, and he is now on the mend.

recovering, healing

Some diseases (line 44) spread quickly because people don't take the necessary hygiene measures.

illness

During his illness, he received a lot of support from his friends.

while he was ill

She took two weeks of sick leave after her surgery.

time off because of illness

When she saw the dead fly in her soup, she felt sick.

nauseous

She had eaten far too much and was going to be sick.

about to throw up

Several animals showed signs of foot and mouth disease.

a disease that affects livestock

The path was littered (line 53) with plastic bottles and paper.

covered, scattered

He was sentenced to a £80 fine for littering.

leaving trash

Our cat has a litter of nine kittens.

a group of baby animals born at the same time to the same mother; offspring

There's always a lot of litter on the streets.

rubbish

Look at all this junk! Better throw it into the dustbin.

garbage

Human evolution (line 58) has taken millions of years.

the gradual development of something over time, especially of living things from simple to more complex forms; advancement, development

The British code of law gradually evolved over hundreds of years.

to develop over time; to change slowly

Something must have gone wrong during the development of the machine.

design, production

Researchers are trying to develop a cure for epilepsy.

to work on something new and make it better or ready for use; to invent, to design

The wound became red, a sign that an infection (line 89) might be developing.

inflammation

Keep your distance! I have the flu, and I don't want to infect you.

to cause a disease or illness by passing bacteria, viruses, or other harmful organisms to someone; to contaminate

Be sure to clean that cut properly, or it might become infected.

having bacteria, viruses, or other harmful germs inside the body or on a part of the body that cause illness or disease; inflamed

His laugh was infectious - soon everyone in the compartment was laughing along,

catchy

The disease was clearly contagious - within a week, half the school was ill.

infectious

That monkey swung from one tree branch (line 104) to another.

the part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; bough

Jack works for the Greenwich branch of the company.

office, department

Which branch of mediaeval studies are you interested in?

area, field

The foresters had made rough benches out of tree trunks.

stem

The roots of the trees are damaging the pavement.

the part of a plant that grows underground and absorbs water and nutrients

It's beyond doubt (line 121) that climate change is already affecting ecosystems across the world.

without question

I don't really trust him, but let's give him the benefit of the doubt.

choosing to believe or trust someone, even though you are not completely sure if they are telling the truth or if they are right; assuming good intentions

He was doubtful at first, but eventually we convinced him to join.

unsure, uncertain

There is some doubt about the best way to do it.

uncertainty

I doubt we will be there in time; we still have a long way to go.

to question, to be unsure

He hesitated, but eventually he gave us the key.

to pause before doing something, especially because you are uncertain or worried; to pause, to waver

Scientists have discovered a new bird species (line 132) in Brazil.

a group of living things that are very similar and can breed (have babies) with each other; variety

A Labrador Retriever is a breed of dog.

kind, type

My aunt breeds Shetland and Connemara ponies.

to produce babies or young animals; to rear, to raise

The presentation was revealing (line 141), showing connections between diet and brain function.

showing or making something known that was previously unknown, hidden or secret; informative

The actress refused to reveal her age to the curious journalist.

to disclose, to make known

Public opinion turned against him after the revelations.

a surprising or important fact that is made known for the first time; disclosure

The politician's affair was exposed in the newspaper.

to reveal

Young children shouldn't be exposed to sunlight for too long.

to leave unprotected, to subject to

He often eats junk food and has gained a lot of weight (line 147).

to become heavy

You will need a membership card to gain access to this club.

to be allowed in

She gained a lot of confidence after successfully completing her first public speech.

to get

As we left the city, the train gained speed.

to go faster

The restaurant serves beef (line 150) that comes only from organic farms.

meat of a cow

We had fried chicken and barbecued pork at the BBQ.

meat of a pig

I don't really know how to prepare mutton properly.

meat of a sheep

In this time of year, you can order venison or rabbit.

game meat

You can use either pheasant or turkey, or whatever other kind of poultry you like.

meat of a bird; fowl

Cows grazing freely in green pastures (line 159) usually produce better-quality milk and meat.

grazing land

We had a picnic in a meadow under the warm sun.

grass land

Could you mow the lawn this afternoon please?

an area of grass, usually kept short and cared for, often found in gardens or parks; turf

People are increasingly (line 168) choosing plant-based diets for health and ethical reasons.

more and more

There's a dramatic increase in unemployment in our country.

growth

Police are concerned that shoplifting is on the increase

growing

The decrease in members forced the committee to shut the club down.

decline

Sunscreen helps protect (line 181) your skin from harmful UV rays.

to keep safe from, to guard

The workers in the chemistry lab wore protective clothes.

safety-

The shack offered little protection from the wind, but we were dry.

something that keeps you safe from harm, danger, or bad weather; shelter

The mother whale shielded her calf with her body.

to protect

With a few tweaks (line 196) to the recipe, the dish became much more flavourful.

small adjustment, small improvement

They modified the design of the car to make it more modern.

to adjust, to change

We made a few modifications to the program, and now it runs flawlessly.

adjustment, change

The wolves quickly adapted to their new surroundings.

to change something or yourself to fit new conditions or a new environment

The film adaptation was much less impressive than the book.

film version

Her new research will challenge (line 208) the commonly accepted theories in the field.

to question or oppose something because you think it is unfair or wrong; to dispute, to question

My nephew challenged me to a game of chess.

to invite to compete or take part in a difficult task or contest

Learning a new language is a real challenge, but it can also be very rewarding.

a difficult task or problem that needs a lot of effort, skill, or determination to deal with or overcome; trial, test

She felt so tired that even walking up the stairs was a challenge.

struggle, difficulty

Destroying (line 219) rainforests means eliminating countless species that may never be discovered or studied.

wipe out, obliterate, eradicate

The storm was so powerful that it ended up destroying several houses along the coast.

demolishing

The hurricane caused widespread destruction.

the act of damaging something so badly that it is completely ruined or destroyed; devastation

She was deeply shocked by the devastating news.

terrible, heartbreaking

The destroyer escorted the cruise ship back to a safe harbour.

warship designed to protect larger ships and attack enemies

He gave his fiancée a very valuable (line 221) wedding ring.

precious, expensive

He asked an expert to determine the value of the painting.

the importance, worth, or usefulness of something; price