Chapter 12 Flashcards
medicine (n):
the study and treatment of diseases and injures
Ex: Doctors, dentists, and nurses all work in the field of medicine.
to get into:
to enter
Ex: You need good grades if you want to get into a good college.
subject (n):
course, class
Ex: College students can take courses in math, history, education, and many other subjects.
international (adj):
from different countries around the world
Ex: Parts of the ocean that do not belong to any one country are called international waters.
to manage to:
to be able to
Ex: I couldn’t open the door, but I managed to get in through a window.
to cause:
to make something happen, especially something bad or unpleasant
Ex: There was an accident on the road ahead of us. It caused traffic problems.
all of a sudden:
unexpectedly
Ex: We were eating dinner when all of a sudden, the lights went out.
to give up:
to stop doing
Ex: I kept trying to call you, but your phone was always busy, so I finally gave up.
to work out:
to end up well
Ex: I have high hopes for this project. I think everything will work out fine in the end.
stage (n):
on period of time of a person’s life
Ex: Children go through different stages as they grow.
professor (n):
a teacher at a college or university
Ex: The professor is available to talk with students during her office hours.
secure (adj):
not expected to change or be in any danger
Ex: He can relax and stop worrying about money. He has a secure job now.
advanced (adj):
relating to a school subject at ta difficult level
Ex: We are both studying Spanish, but I’m a beginner and he’s in an advanced class.
medical (adj):
relating to medicine and the care of people who are sick or hurt
Ex: You can get good medical care at that hospital.
score (n):
the number of points someone gets on a test or in a game
Ex: I didn’t get a good score on the test, so I was disappointed.
