UNIT 14 Wordlist C1 Flashcards

1
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p_ _ r health

A

poor health

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2
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Rosie was feeling p__ __ __y so I put her to bed.

A

Rosie was feeling poorly so I put her to bed.

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3
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These snacks have very little n_ ___ __ _l value.

A

These snacks have very little nutritional value.

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4
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a n_ __ _ ___s meal

A

a nutritious meal

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5
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Currently, 15% of the population are classified as o__ ____e.

A

Currently, 15% of the population are classified as obese.

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6
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The government is concerned about childhood o__ _ ___y.

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The government is concerned about childhood obesity.

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7
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Four members of the family had been p_ ____d, but not f___ _____y.

A

Four members of the family had been poisoned, but not fatally.

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8
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p___ ____ __s chemicals

A

poisonous chemicals

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9
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an a__ ___ _y to wheat

A

an allergy to wheat

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10
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Some of the transcripts identified in this study are obvious choices, such as potential v__ __ ___e factors, including proteases and various a__ ___ ___n-related proteins.

A

Some of the transcripts identified in this study are obvious choices, such as potential virulence factors, including proteases and various allergen-related proteins.

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11
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He is a leading s__ __ ___n at a London hospital.

A

He is a leading surgeon at a London hospital.

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12
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h__ __t surgery

A

heart surgery

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13
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There was a general air of e__ _____ __y in the crowd.

A

There was a general air of expectancy in the crowd.

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14
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If you suffer from depression, it’s best to get professional h_ _ __p.

A

If you suffer from depression, it’s best to get professional help.

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15
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physically a__ __ ___e/fit

A

physically active/fit

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16
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a head/back/knee i__ __ _____y

A

a head/back/knee injury

17
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Be sure to stay h__ __ ___d during the race by drinking plenty of fluids.

A

Be sure to stay hydrated during the race by drinking plenty of fluids.

18
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Oil companies are particularly concerned about their aging fleet of deep-water r__ __.

A

Oil companies are particularly concerned about their aging fleet of deep-water rigs.

19
Q

a serious i___ __ ____n

A

a serious infection

20
Q

He’s complaining of all the usual flu s__ ___ ____s - a high temperature, headache and so on.

A

He’s complaining of all the usual flu symptoms - a high temperature, headache and so on.

21
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She’s always s__ __ _____t of breath when she climbs the stairs.

A

She’s always short of breath when she climbs the stairs.

22
Q

s___ __ ____f cardboard

A

stiff cardboard

23
Q

Patients were d__ _____ ___d from the hospital because the beds were needed by other people.

A

Patients were discharged from the hospital because the beds were needed by other people.

24
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I’m trying to c_ __t down on caffeine.

A

I’m trying to cut down on caffeine.

25
Headaches are one s__ __e effect of this drug.
Headaches are one side effect of this drug.
26
I only asked him for a cigarette, but two hours later he'd told me his whole l_ __ __e history.
I only asked him for a cigarette, but two hours later he'd told me his whole life history.
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I'm feeling a bit under the w __ ___r - I think I'm getting a cold.
I'm feeling a bit under the weather - I think I'm getting a cold.
28
Her health took a t_ _ __n for the worse last year.
Her health took a turn for the worse last year.
29
I thought I was at d_ __ ___h's door.
I thought I was at death's door.
30
Traditional jazz is still a_ ___e and well in Chicago.
Traditional jazz is still alive and well in Chicago.
31
Losing to a younger player was a b__ _ ___r pill to swallow.
Losing to a younger player was a bitter pill to swallow.
32
Doug is a bully—of course he won't like it when his victims fight back and give him a t_ _ _e of his own medicine.
Doug is a bully—of course he won't like it when his victims fight back and give him a taste of his own medicine.
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She's still in the hospital, but she's definitely on the m_ _ ____d.
She's still in the hospital, but she's definitely on the mend.