WEEKLY WORD LISTS

perissodactyl (odd-hoofed)

Having an odd number of toes (usually one or three) on each foot, as in animals like horses, rhinos, and tapirs

artiodactyl (cloven-hoofed)

Having a hoof split into two toes, as in animals like cows, goats, and deer

ruminant

A hoofed mammal that chews cud and has a stomach with multiple compartments for digesting plant-based food

webbed feet

Feet with skin between the toes, adapted for swimming

offspring

Product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents

dam

the female parent of an animal and especially of a domestic animal

Sire

the male parent of an animal, especially of a domestic animal

Queening

The act of a cat giving birth

Whelping

The act of a dog giving birth

Calving

The act of a cow or other bovine giving birth

Farrowing

The act of a pig giving birth

Foaling

The act of a horse giving birth

colt

a young male horse under the age of four

Filly

young female horse under the age of four

litter

A group of offspring born at the same time to one mother

wallaby

A small to medium-sized marsupial related to the kangaroo

badger

A burrowing, nocturnal mammal with a broad body and short legs

budgie (budgerigar)

A small, brightly colored parrot often kept as a pet

locum

a person who stands in temporarily for someone else of the same profession, especially in medicine

exclusively

Only; solely

Range from ... to ...

Vary between two limits

Rota

A schedule or list of duties or tasks

Take it in turns to do sth

Do something alternately, one after another

Deal with

Manage or handle a situation or task

out-patient (clinic)

A medical facility where patients receive diagnosis or treatment without staying overnight

legislation

Laws or legal rules made by a government

neuter

To surgically remove the reproductive organs of an animal

colic

Severe abdominal pain caused by gas or obstruction, common in horses

bloat

Swelling of the abdomen due to gas buildup, especially in ruminants or dogs

Lameness

Difficulty or inability to walk properly due to injury or illness in a limb

predominantly

mainly; for the most part

referral centre

A facility, often a hospital, that provides specialized medical care by receiving patients from other healthcare providers.

fulfil one's aspirations

to achieve one's goals or dreams through effort or success

sound advice

reliable and sensible advice based on good judgement

transferable skills

Abilities that can be useful in many different situations

post (n)

a job or position

take up an internship

a type of work experience for entry-level job-seekers

gain

to obtain or achieve something often through effort or progress

do a residency

to complete a specialized medical training after earning a medical degree

stay on as a staff vet

to continue working as a vet employed by the organization

first-opinion practice

a clinic providing initial and general care before referral to specialists

invertebrate

An animal without a backbone

fund

to provide money for something

solely

only

establish

set up (an organization, system, or set of rules) on a firm or permanent basis.

lobby for sth

to try to influence politicians or people in authority on a particular subject

tremendous

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

incredibly

especially hard to believe; amazing

inappropriately

unsuitably; improperly

inevitable

unavoidable

acquire

To gain possession of

develop another string to your bow

To gain a new skill or ability that can be useful in addition to what you already have.

remunerate

to reward, pay, reimburse

knowledgeable

knowing a lot about many different subjects or about one particular subject

use first principles

To reason from the most basic, fundamental ideas instead of relying on assumptions or existing methods.

thorough

Complete and focused on accuracy and detail

elements to sth

The basic or important parts of something.

teach on a course

To be one of the instructors or lecturers for a particular course or class.

adviser to someone

A person who gives advice to a particular person or group.

adviser on something

A person who gives expert advice about a particular subject.

in the first place

firstly / to be thought about first

I'm confident that... (expr.)

I'm quite sure that...

I'm convinced that... (expr.)

Based on my gathered knowledge, I think that...

If you ask me ... (expr.)

If you were curious of my opinion...

I suppose so (expr.)

I presume so

I'd go along with that. (expr.)

I agree with that

So you mean... (expr.)

So by what you've said you want to convey that...

How true. (expr.)

I very much agree

Are you saying that ...(expr.)

Does your argument's conclusion imply that...

If I have understood correctly, ... (expr.)

If I was able to comprehend sufficiently, ...

Well, that sounds quite convincing but ... (expr.)

Well, that is quite an understandable opinion/argument, but ...

I see what you mean, but... (expr.)

I understand your opinion/argument, but ...

That's quite possible. But the way I see it... (expr.)

That argument surely has merit to it, but I still think ...

Have you got any particular views on/about... (expr.)

What is your opinion about ...

Don't you agree that... (expr.)

Don't you think the same as I that ...

Sorry to interrupt, but ... (expr.)

Sorry for stopping you suddenly, I just wanted to say that ...

Can I just add something here? (expr.)

May I interrupt you to comment on the matter?

to shed light on sg (expr.)

to reveal sg hidden; to make sg unknown or mysterious clear and understood

den (n.)

the hidden home of a wild mammal

red herring (expr.)

a clue or piece of information that is misleading or distracting, either inadvertently or intentionally

remarkably (adv.)

to a surprising degree; in a way that is worthy of attention

remains (plural n.)

parts of sg left over after the whole seized to exist as such, live, or be in use

considerably (adv.)

greatly; by a notably large amount

reintroduction/rewilding (n)

The process of returning animals or plants to an area where they used to live, to restore natural ecosystems.

endocrinology (n)

study of the endocrine system

admit one's role in sth (expr.)

To accept or acknowledge responsibility or involvement in something.

checkup (n)

medical exam

filling (n)

Copying a cell's contents and/or formatting into an adjacent cell or range.

dental work (expr.)

any kind of tooth treatment

jaws (n)

Part of a clamp that is shaped into four prongs to help stabilize the clamp on the tooth.

in captivity (expr.)

Being kept in an enclosure

carcass (n)

the dead body of an animal

life expectancy (expr.)

The average number of years a person or animal is expected to live.

tusk (n)

a long, protruding tooth, as from an elephant

anesthetize (v)

to induce a loss of feeling or sensation with the administration of an anesthetic

operating theatre (expr.)

a room in a hospital in which surgical operations are performed.

root canal (expr.)

dental procedure to remove infected or damaged pulp from inside a tooth to save it from extraction

I'm confident that... (expr.)

Opinion 1

I'm convinced that... (expr.)

Opinion 2

If you ask me ... (expr.)

Opinion 3