Advanced B unit 8A

Utilise

To make practical use of.Employ.(We must utilise every study hour to prepare for the IELTS.

Namely

Used to introduce specific details.Specifically.(The report identifies two main issues, namely air quality and noise pollution.

Superintendence

The act of supervising or managing.Supervision.(The construction of the new university wing was under his superintendence.

Unforeseen

Not anticipated or predicted.Unexpected.(Due to unforeseen circumstances, the exam has been postponed.

Manure

Animal dung used for fertilizing land.Fertilizer.(Farmers often use manure to improve the quality of the soil.

From now onwards

Starting from this point in time.Henceforth.(From now onwards, I will focus on improving my English grammar.

Override

To use authority to reject or cancel.Overrule.(The director decided to override the committee’s recommendation.

Timidly

In a manner showing a lack of courage.Shyly.(The student timidly raised her hand to ask a question.

Intermediary

A person who acts as a link between parties.Mediator.(An intermediary was hired to facilitate the negotiations.

Faintly

In a weak or distant manner.Slightly.(I could faintly hear the music from the next room.

Sly-looking

Appearing dishonest or cunning.Cunning.(A sly-looking fox was spotted near the chicken coop.

Broker

A person who buys and sells assets for others.Agent.(The stock broker advised me on which shares to buy.

Reconcile

To restore friendly relations.Harmonize.(It is sometimes difficult to reconcile career goals with personal life.

Inscribed

Words or symbols carved into a surface.Engraved.(The date of the founding was inscribed on the stone wall.

Perpendicularity

The state of being at a 90-degree angle.Verticality.(The builder checked the perpendicularity of the door frame.

In sheer malignity

Acting with intense ill will.Spite.(In sheer malignity, the traitor crept under the cover of night to set back our plans.

Stupid superstition

An irrational belief in supernatural influences.Myth.(Many people still follow the stupid superstition of avoiding ladders.

Acupuncture

A treatment involving inserting needles into the skin.Needle therapy.(He suggested acupuncture to help with his chronic migraines.

Aromatherapy

The use of plant extracts for healing.Essential oil therapy.(She uses aromatherapy to create a relaxing environment at home.

Chiropractic

Medicine based on bone manipulation.Spinal adjustment.(Chiropractic treatment helped resolve his long-term neck pain.

Hypnotherapy

The use of hypnosis for treatment.Hypnosis.(Hypnotherapy is often used to help people overcome phobias.

Homeopathy

A system of natural healing.Alternative medicine.(Some patients prefer homeopathy over traditional chemical drugs.

Osteopathy

Medical practice based on muscle manipulation.Manual therapy.(He visited a specialist in osteopathy to treat his leg injury.

My heart sank when

A phrase describing sudden disappointment.Disheartened.(My heart sank when I realized I had lost my passport.

Plaster cast

A hard bandage for broken bones.Cast.(He had to wear a plaster cast after breaking his arm in the accident.

Stitches

A loop of thread used to join a wound.Sutures.(The deep cut required six stitches to close properly.

Sew

To join or repair something with a needle.Stitch.(I need to sew a button back onto my shirt.

Knitting

Creating fabric by interlocking loops of wool.Needlework.(My mother enjoys knitting sweaters for the family during winter.

Weaving

Forming fabric by interlacing threads.Intertwining.(The intricate patterns in the rug were created by expert weaving.

Swell/swollen up

To become larger or rounder.Inflame.(My hand has swollen up significantly after that bee sting.

General practitioner

A doctor who provides primary care.Family doctor.(I need to see my general practitioner to get a prescription.

Swallow

To cause food to pass down the throat.Gulp.(The sore throat made it very painful for him to swallow.

Bruise

An injury appearing as discolored skin.Contusion.(She got a nasty bruise on her thigh when she fell down the steps.

Unwind

To relax after work.Relax.(After a stressful day at work, I like to unwind by going for a run.

Come out in a rash

To develop a skin irritation.Break out.(He comes out in a rash every time he eats something with eggs.

A nasty bout of

A short period of intense illness.Spell.(He is in bed with a nasty bout of food poisoning.

Psychiatrist

A doctor specializing in mental illness.Mental health specialist.(The psychiatrist helped him manage his clinical anxiety.

Nausea

A feeling of sickness.Queasiness.(High-altitude climbing often causes symptoms like nausea and headaches.

Undertake

To commit oneself to a task.Commit.(The university will undertake a study on urban development.

underestimate the risk of self-medicating

To think something is smaller than it is.Undervalue.(People often underestimate the risk of self-medicating without advice.

Can vary considerably depending on

To change significantly based on factors.Differ.(The quality of the service can vary considerably depending on the staff.

Stick to a diet

To remain committed to an eating plan.Adhere.(It takes great discipline to stick to a diet for more than a month.

My wool sweater has shrunk

The garment became smaller.Contracted.(My wool sweater has shrunk so much that it no longer fits.

irreversible

Damage that cannot be undone.Permanent.(The damage to the engine was irreversible after the fire.

Made a difference to

To have a significant effect.Impacted.(The new scholarship has made a difference to many students' lives.

There is no point

A phrase meaning an action is useless.Useless.(There is no point in running for the bus; it has already left.

Set up my own business

To start a company.Establish.(My dream is to set up my own business in the technology sector.

you seem to be sniffing

Drawing air through the nose.Snuffling.(You seem to be sniffing a lot today; have you caught a cold?

You are the last person to know

To be the final individual informed.Uninformed.(I felt left out because I was the last person to know about the party.

Designated collection bins

Specific containers for items.Receptacles.(Pharmacies provide designated collection bins for expired medication.

Fidget

To make small nervous movements.Twitch.(He tends to fidget with his pen when he is nervous during an interview.

Cutting out

To stop consuming something.Eliminating.(Cutting out salt can reduce blood pressure by a considerable amount.

Offset

To counteract something.Balance.(A healthy lifestyle may offset the risk of developing dementia.

Determining

To be a decisive factor.Deciding.(The media plays an important role in determining public opinion.

Prone to

Likely to suffer from.Vulnerable.(Office workers are prone to back pain from sitting all day.

Susceptible

Likely to be influenced or harmed.At risk.(Young children are often more susceptible to seasonal viruses.

Take up

To begin a new hobby.Start.(The elderly are encouraged to take up social activities.

As blind as a bat

Idiom for poor vision.Sightless.(Without his contact lenses, he is as blind as a bat.

As good as gold

Idiom for well-behaved.Obedient.(The children were as good as gold while we were at the museum.

As thin as a rake

Idiom for being very thin.Skinny.(Despite eating constantly, he remains as thin as a rake.

As fit as a fiddle

Idiom for excellent health.Healthy.(My uncle runs marathons; he is as fit as a fiddle.

Eats like a horse

Idiom for eating a lot.Voracious.(He eats like a horse but never seems to gain any weight.

Drinks like a fish

Idiom for drinking a lot.Heavy drinker.(He needs to be careful because he drinks like a fish at parties.

As deaf as a post

Idiom for unable to hear.Hearing-impaired.(You'll have to speak up; my grandfather is as deaf as a post.

As stubborn as a mule

Idiom for unwilling to change.Obstinate.(He won't admit he is wrong; he is as stubborn as a mule.

sow seeds

To plant seeds.Plant.(This weekend, I want to sow some seeds for the summer garden.