Ch1 Flashcards

(52 cards)

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addiction (n)

A

a strong inclination to do, use, or indulge in something repeatedly

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advertise (v)

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to present (something or oneself) to the public in a way to attract customers

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affect (v)

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to act on and cause a change in (someone or something)

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battle (n)

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a usually lengthy contest, struggle, or controversy

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blood pressure (n)

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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

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cause (v)

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to serve as a cause or occasion of

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community (n)

A

the people living in a particular area

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cut down on (phr. v)

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to reduce in amount

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diabetes (n)

A

a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the amount of sugar in the blood

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drug (n)

A

a substance used as a medication or in the preparation of medication

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efficient (adj.)

A

producing or capable of producing a desired result

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extremely (adv.)

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to a great degree

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facilities (n)

A

a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose

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increasingly (adv.)

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more and more; to an increasing degree

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mainly (adv.)

A

for the most part

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manufacturer (n)

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a person or business that manufactures something (such as a product)

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obvious (adj.)

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easily discovered, seen, or understood

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particularly (adv.)

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in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others

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replace (v)

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to take the place of

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recommend (v)

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to suggest (an act or course of action) as advisable

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solution (n)

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an answer to a problem

22
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store (v)

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to place or leave in a location (such as a warehouse, library, or computer

23
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memory) for preservation or later use

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sugary (adj.)

A

containing, resembling, or tasting of sugar

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worldwide (adv.)
throughout the world
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allow (v)
to give an opportunity
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appearance (n)
the outward form of someone or something showing a special quality
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balanced (adj.)
having different parts or elements properly or effectively arranged, proportioned, regulated or considered
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continent (n)
one of the six or seven great divisions of land on the globe
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crop (n)
A plant or animal or plant or animal product that can be grown and harvested for profit or subsistence
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depend (v)
to place reliance or trust
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duration (n)
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress
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essential (adj.)
of the utmost importance
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extinct (adj.)
no longer existing
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flavor (n)
the quality of something that affects the sense of taste
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found (v)
to establish (something) often with provision for future maintenance
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historic (adj.)
-having great and lasting importance - known or established in the past
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initially (adv.)
in the beginning
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meanwhile (adv.)
at the same time
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preserve (v)
- to keep safe from injury, harm, or destruction - to keep alive, intact, or free from decay
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produce (v)
- to cause to have existence or to happen - to give being, form, or shape to
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quality (n)
essential character or inherent feature
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reintroduce (v)
to introduce (someone or something) again
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recently (adv.)
during a recent period of time
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sample (n)
a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
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scale (n)
a graduated series or scheme of rank or order
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seeds (n)
the small hard part produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow
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solely (adv.)
without another
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species (n)
a class of individuals having common attributes and designated by a common name
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struck (v)
to aim and usually deliver a blow, stroke, or thrust (as with the hand, a weapon, or a tool)
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suggest (v)
To put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about
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variety (n)
the quality or state of being composed of many different elements or types