Ch1 Flashcards
(52 cards)
addiction (n)
a strong inclination to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly
advertise (v)
to present (something or oneself) to the public in a way to attract customers
affect (v)
to act on and cause a change in (someone or something)
battle (n)
a usually lengthy contest, struggle, or controversy
blood pressure (n)
pressure that is exerted by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels and especially arteries and that varies with the muscular efficiency of the heart
cause (v)
to serve as a cause or occasion of
community (n)
the people living in a particular area
cut down on (phr. v)
to reduce in amount
diabetes (n)
a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the amount of sugar in the blood
drug (n)
a substance used as a medication or in the preparation of medication
efficient (adj.)
producing or capable of producing a desired result
extremely (adv.)
to a great degree
facilities (n)
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose
increasingly (adv.)
more and more; to an increasing degree
mainly (adv.)
for the most part
manufacturer (n)
a person or business that manufactures something (such as a product)
obvious (adj.)
easily discovered, seen, or understood
particularly (adv.)
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others
replace (v)
to take the place of
recommend (v)
to suggest (an act or course of action) as advisable
solution (n)
an answer to a problem
store (v)
to place or leave in a location (such as a warehouse, library, or computer
memory) for preservation or later use
sugary (adj.)
containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar