health

Question 1

(phrase) refusing to accept or believe something, often in the face of evidence
“After the breakup, he was still … about the relationship ending.”

Answer 1

in denial
“After the breakup, he was still in denial about the relationship ending.”

Question 2

(noun) a person who is able to maintain a relatively normal life while being addicted to alcohol
“Despite his drinking, he is considered a … because he holds down a job and manages family responsibilities.”

Answer 2

high functioning alcoholic
“Despite his drinking, he is considered a high functioning alcoholic because he holds down a job and manages family responsibilities.”

Question 3

(verb phrase) to decline in quality, condition, or performance
“After the new management took over, the restaurant started to ….”

Answer 3

go downhill
“After the new management took over, the restaurant started to go downhill.”

Question 4

(noun) the excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to negative health and social consequences.
“His … resulted in serious health problems and strained relationships.”

Answer 4

alcohol abuse
“His alcohol abuse resulted in serious health problems and strained relationships.”

Question 5

(adjective) irregular or unpredictable in nature; not consistent
“His … health made it difficult for him to maintain a regular work schedule.”

Answer 5

erratic health
“His erratic health made it difficult for him to maintain a regular work schedule.”

Question 6

(noun) physical or psychological effects experienced when a person stops using a substance they are dependent on.
“After quitting smoking, he experienced severe … like irritability and cravings.”

Answer 6

withdrawal symptoms
“After quitting smoking, he experienced severe withdrawal symptoms like irritability and cravings.”

Question 7

(noun) a reduction in the mental or emotional barriers that prevent someone from acting freely or expressing themselves.
“After a few drinks, she felt … and began to dance.”

Answer 7

lowered inhibitions
“After a few drinks, she felt lowered inhibitions and began to dance.”

Question 8

(noun) a decrease in the ability to make sound decisions or evaluate situations accurately
“His … after the accident led to poor choices.”

Answer 8

impaired judgement

“His impaired judgement after the accident led to poor choices.”

Question 9

(noun) a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
“After the roller coaster ride, she experienced severe ….”

Answer 9

nausea
“After the roller coaster ride, she experienced severe nausea.”

Question 10

(noun) a speech pattern where words are pronounced unclearly or indistinctly, often due to intoxication or a medical condition
“After drinking too much, he was exhibiting … at the party.”

Answer 10

slurred speech
“After drinking too much, he was exhibiting slurred speech at the party.”

Question 11

(noun) the condition of needing to urinate more often than usual
“Frequent urination can be a sign of diabetes.”

Answer 11

frequent urination
“Frequent urination can be a sign of diabetes.”

Question 12

(noun) rapid and extreme changes in emotional state
“Her … made it difficult for her friends to keep up with her feelings.”

Answer 12

mood swings
“Her mood swings made it difficult for her friends to keep up with her feelings.”

Question 13

(noun) the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time
“After a night of …, he woke up with a severe headache.”

Answer 13

binge drinking
“After a night of binge drinking, he woke up with a severe headache.”

Question 14

(noun) the fluid circulation within the body that carries blood, nutrients, and oxygen to tissues and removes waste products.
“The medication quickly entered her … after injection.”

Answer 14

bloodstream
“The medication quickly entered her bloodstream after injection.”

Question 15

(noun) a feeling that makes one self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way
“She spoke without any … at the meeting.”

Answer 15

inhibition
“She spoke without any inhibition at the meeting.”

Question 16

(noun) the activity of visiting several pubs in one evening, often to enjoy drinks and socialize.
“We went pub crawling downtown last Saturday night.”

Answer 16

pub crawling
“We went pub crawling downtown last Saturday night.”

Question 17

(noun) a feeling or belief that someone is guilty of doing something wrong or dishonest
“She had a … that he was lying to her.”

Answer 17

suspicion
“She had a suspicion that he was lying to her.”

Question 18

(noun) a person who abstains completely from alcoholic drinks
“As a committed …, she never attends parties where alcohol is served.”

Answer 18

teetotallers
“As a committed teetotaller, she never attends parties where alcohol is served.”

Question 19

(noun) the act of making something narrower or tighter
“The … of the blood vessels can lead to high blood pressure.”

Answer 19

constriction
“The constriction of the blood vessels can lead to high blood pressure.”

Question 20

(noun) tiny hair-like structures on the surface of cells that help in movement or the transport of substances.
“The … in the respiratory tract help to move mucus out of the lungs.”

Answer 20

cilia lungs

“The cilia in the respiratory tract help to move mucus out of the lungs.”

Question 21

(noun) the action of making something wider, larger, or more open
“The doctor explained that the … of the blood vessels helps regulate blood flow.”

Answer 21

dilatation
“The doctor explained that the dilatation of the blood vessels helps regulate blood flow.”

Question 22

(noun) a colorless, odorless gas that is produced by burning carbon-containing fuels, which can be toxic when inhaled.
“The car’s exhaust emitted …, which is dangerous in enclosed spaces.”

Answer 22

carbon monoxide
“The car’s exhaust emitted carbon monoxide, which is dangerous in enclosed spaces.”

Question 23

(noun) the state of lacking or being denied something that is needed or desired
“The children experienced severe … of food during the famine.”

Answer 23

deprivation
“The children experienced severe deprivation of food during the famine.”

Question 24

(noun) the act of blocking or impeding something
“The fallen tree caused an … on the road.”

Answer 24

obstruction
“The fallen tree caused an obstruction on the road.”

Question 25

(noun) a hard, glossy coating that covers the outer layer of teeth. "The dentist explained how to protect the tooth ... from decay."

Answer 25

enamel "The dentist explained how to protect the tooth enamel from decay."

Question 26

(noun) a chemical substance that transmits signals across a synapse from one neuron to another. "Dopamine is a well-known ... that plays a role in mood regulation."

Answer 26

neurotransmitter "Dopamine is a well-known neurotransmitter that plays a role in mood regulation."

Question 27

(adjective) relating to the endothelium, which is a thin layer of cells lining the blood vessels and organs. "The ... cells play a crucial role in regulating blood flow."

Answer 27

endothelial "The endothelial cells play a crucial role in regulating blood flow."

Question 28

(noun) a chronic lung condition characterized by the destruction of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties. "His emphysema made it hard for him to walk up the stairs without getting out of breath."

Answer 28

emphysema "His emphysema made it hard for him to walk up the stairs without getting out of breath."

Question 29

(noun) inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often causing cough and difficulty breathing "After catching a cold, he developed ... that lasted for weeks."

Answer 29

bronchitis "After catching a cold, he developed bronchitis that lasted for weeks."

Question 30

(noun) small air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs. "The ... expand when we inhale, allowing oxygen to enter the bloodstream."

Answer 30

alveoli "The alveoli expand when we inhale, allowing oxygen to enter the bloodstream."

Question 31

(adjective) relating to blood vessels or the vascular system in the body "The doctor specialized in ... surgery."

Answer 31

vascular "The doctor specialized in vascular surgery."

Question 32

(noun) a thin layer of cells that line the blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and the heart. "The ....plays a crucial role in regulating blood flow."

Answer 32

endothelium "The endothelium plays a crucial role in regulating blood flow."

Question 33

(noun) a small, disc-shaped cell fragment in the blood that helps with clotting. "When you get a cut, ... gather at the site to form a clot."

Answer 33

blood platelet "When you get a cut, blood platelets gather at the site to form a clot."

Question 34

(noun) a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood. "The doctor examined the blood ... to determine its cause."

Answer 34

clot "The doctor examined the blood clot to determine its cause."

Question 35

(noun) chemical substances used to kill insects. "Farmers often use ... to protect their crops from pests."

Answer 35

insecticides "Farmers often use insecticides to protect their crops from pests."

Question 36

(noun) substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals. "Farmers often use ... to protect their crops from pests."

Answer 36

pesticides "Farmers often use pesticides to protect their crops from pests."

Question 37

(noun) a thick, black, sticky substance that is a byproduct of the distillation of organic materials, especially coal or petroleum. "The road was covered in ... after the construction work."

Answer 37

tar "The road was covered in tar after the construction work."

Question 38

(noun) the gases emitted from a vehicle's engine through the exhaust system. "The ... released harmful pollutants into the air."

Answer 38

car exhaust flumes "The car exhaust flumes released harmful pollutants into the air."

Question 39

(noun) a colorless, strong-smelling gas used in the production of resins and as a preservative. "... is often used in embalming fluids to preserve bodies."

Answer 39

formaldehyde "Formaldehyde is often used in embalming fluids to preserve bodies."

Question 40

(verb) to keep something in its original state or in good condition. "They are ... the historic building for future generations."

Answer 40

preserving "They are preserving the historic building for future generations."

Question 41

(noun) a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell, composed of nitrogen and hydrogen (NH3), commonly used in cleaning products and fertilizers. "...is often used as a household cleaner due to its effectiveness in removing stains."

Answer 41

ammonia "Ammonia is often used as a household cleaner due to its effectiveness in removing stains."

Question 42

(noun) a toxic chemical element with the symbol As and atomic number 33, often used in pesticides and as a poison. "The detective discovered traces of ... in the victim's food."

Answer 42

arsenic "The detective discovered traces of arsenic in the victim's food."

Question 43

(noun) a colorless, flammable liquid hydrocarbon with a sweet odor, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of chemicals. "... is commonly used in the production of plastics and synthetic fibers."

Answer 43

benzene "Benzene is commonly used in the production of plastics and synthetic fibers."

Question 44

(noun) a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, characterized by an overproduction of abnormal white blood cells. "The doctor diagnosed him with ... after a series of blood tests."

Answer 44

leukaemia "The doctor diagnosed him with leukaemia after a series of blood tests."

Question 45

(noun) a chemical element (symbol Cd) that is a soft, bluish-white metal used in batteries and pigments. "..is often used in rechargeable batteries."

Answer 45

cadmium "Cadmium is often used in rechargeable batteries."

Question 46

(noun) small balls made of a chemical substance used to repel moths and other insects from clothing and fabrics. "She placed ... in her winter clothes storage to keep them safe from moth damage."

Answer 46

mothballs "She placed mothballs in her winter clothes storage to keep them safe from moth damage."

Question 47

(noun) a white crystalline compound with a strong odor, derived from coal tar or petroleum, used in mothballs and as a precursor to other chemicals. "The mothballs were made of ..., which helped to keep the clothes safe from insects."

Answer 47

naphthalene "The mothballs were made of naphthalene, which helped to keep the clothes safe from insects."

Question 48

(noun) a colorless, flammable liquid alcohol used as a solvent, fuel, and antifreeze. "...is often used in the production of formaldehyde."

Answer 48

methanol "Methanol is often used in the production of formaldehyde."

Question 49

(noun) a chemical solution used to preserve a body after death. "The mortician used ... to prepare the deceased for the funeral."

Answer 49

embalming fluid "The mortician used embalming fluid to prepare the deceased for the funeral."

Question 50

(noun) a condition in which a person feels a compulsion to use a substance or engage in a behavior due to emotional or mental reliance rather than physical withdrawal symptoms. "Her ... on caffeine made it difficult for her to start her day without coffee."

Answer 50

psychological dependence "Her psychological dependence on caffeine made it difficult for her to start her day without coffee."

Question 51

(noun) the genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to their offspring "Heredity plays a significant role in determining physical traits like eye color."

Answer 51

heredity "Heredity plays a significant role in determining physical traits like eye color."

Question 52

(noun) a means of escape or a solution to a problem "Finding a ... of this situation is crucial."

Answer 52

the way-out "Finding a way-out of this situation is crucial."

Question 53

(verb) to prevent or hinder an action or process "The medication is ... the growth of bacteria."

Answer 53

inhibiting "The medication is inhibiting the growth of bacteria."

Question 54

(verb) the act of breathing in air or other substances into the lungs "He was ... deeply before he began to speak."

Answer 54

inhaling "He was inhaling deeply before he began to speak."

Question 55

(noun) the arrangement, type, and ratio of elements in a substance. "The ... of water is H2O, consisting of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom."

Answer 55

chemical composition "The chemical composition of water is H2O, consisting of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom."

Question 56

(verb) to adjust or alter the intensity, tone, or pitch of something "The singer learned to ... her voice for different musical styles."

Answer 56

to modulate "The singer learned to modulate her voice for different musical styles."

Question 57

(noun) a state of being awake and alert, often associated with heightened awareness or excitement. "The loud music created a sense of ... in the crowd."

Answer 57

arousal "The loud music created a sense of arousal in the crowd."

Question 58

(noun) the state of being watchful and ready to respond to potential danger or challenges "His ... during the meeting helped him notice important details."

Answer 58

alertness "His alertness during the meeting helped him notice important details."

Question 59

(noun) enlarged openings in the center of the eyes, which can occur in response to low light or certain emotions. "His ... indicated that he was either excited or under the influence of a stimulant."

Answer 59

dilated pupils "His dilated pupils indicated that he was either excited or under the influence of a stimulant."

Question 60

(noun) Substances that increase physiological or psychological activity in the body. "Caffeine is a common ... found in coffee."

Answer 60

stimulants "Caffeine is a common stimulant found in coffee."

Question 61

(noun) a class of drugs that include both illegal drugs and prescription medications, which are used primarily for pain relief. "Doctors often prescribe ... for patients recovering from surgery."

Answer 61

opioids "Doctors often prescribe opioids for patients recovering from surgery."

Question 62

(noun) substances that cause hallucinations, altering perception, mood, and cognitive processes. "LSD and psilocybin are well-known ... that can dramatically change a person's sensory experience."

Answer 62

hallucinogens "LSD and psilocybin are well-known hallucinogens that can dramatically change a person's sensory experience."

Question 63

(noun) an abnormal or excessive production of tears "Her allergies caused ... during the spring."

Answer 63

increased tearing "Her allergies caused increased tearing during the spring."

Question 64

(noun) pain or discomfort in the abdominal area, often caused by muscle spasms or digestive issues. "After eating the spicy food, she experienced severe ...."

Answer 64

abdominal cramps "After eating the spicy food, she experienced severe abdominal cramps."

Question 65

(noun) a condition where the body's reflexes are more responsive than normal, often resulting in exaggerated reactions to stimuli. "His ... caused him to jump at the slightest sound."

Answer 65

overactive reflexes "His overactive reflexes caused him to jump at the slightest sound."

Question 66

(noun) the quality or state of being shaky or unstable "The ... of the table made it difficult to write."

Answer 66

shakiness "The shakiness of the table made it difficult to write."

Question 67

(noun) a condition characterized by an abnormally elevated body temperature, often due to excessive heat exposure or illness. "The athlete suffered from ... after running a marathon in extreme heat."

Answer 67

hyperthernia "The athlete suffered from hyperthermia after running a marathon in extreme heat."

Question 68

(noun) a severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often involving hallucinations or delusions. "The patient was diagnosed with ... after experiencing vivid hallucinations."

Answer 68

psychosis "The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing vivid hallucinations."

Question 69

(noun) a strong desire for something, often related to food or substances. "She had a sudden ... for chocolate cake."

Answer 69

cravings "She had a sudden craving for chocolate cake."

Question 70

(noun) sudden, violent, irregular movements of the muscles, often caused by a medical condition. "The patient experienced ... during the seizure."

Answer 70

convulsions "The patient experienced convulsions during the seizure."

Answer 71

chills