Grandma therapy in Zimbabwe Flashcards
halve [/hɑːv/]
to reduce something by a half
Cash cuts have halved the number of places available on training courses.
extraordinary [/ɪkˈstrɔːdənəri/]
very unusual or surprising
It took an extraordinary amount of work.
It’s extraordinary that he should make exactly the same mistake again.
psychiatrist [/saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/]
a doctor trained in the treatment of mental illness
turmoil [/ˈtɜːmɔɪl/]
a state of confusion, excitement, or anxiety
political/emotional/economic/religious etc turmoil
the prospect of another week of political turmoil
in (a) turmoil
Ashley gazed at him, her thoughts in turmoil.
prove [/pruːv/]
SHOW SOMETHING IS TRUE [transitive] to show that something is true by providing facts, information etc → proof
You’re wrong, and I can prove it.
prove (that)
Tests have proved that the system works.
recruit [/rɪˈkruːt/]
1 [intransitive, transitive] to find new people to work in a company, join an organization, do a job etc
We’re having difficulty recruiting enough qualified staff.
Many government officials were recruited from private industry.
plenty [/ˈplenti/]
a large quantity that is enough or more than enough
plenty of
Make sure she gets plenty of fresh air.
No need to hurry – you’ve got plenty of time.
struggle [/ˈstrʌɡəl/]
to try extremely hard to achieve something, even though it is very difficult
struggle to do something
She’s struggling to bring up a family alone.
struggle with
The airline is struggling with high costs.
struggle for
Millions of people are struggling for survival.
trauma [/ˈtrɔːmə/]
an unpleasant and upsetting experience that affects you for a long time
traumas such as death or divorce
individual [/ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuəl◂/]
considered separately from other people or things in the same group
Each individual leaf on the tree is different.
the needs of the individual customer
expression []
1 STRONG FEELINGS/THOUGHTS [countable, uncountable] something you say, write, or do that shows what you think or feel
expression of
I decided to go to the meeting as an expression of support.
expression of sympathy/thanks/regret etc
The letter was a genuine expression of sympathy.
Student leaders are demanding greater freedom of expression (=the right to say what you think without being
take up
1 take something ↔ up to become interested in a new activity and to spend time doing it
Roger took painting up for a while, but soon lost interest.
2 take something up to start a new job or have a new responsibility
Peter will take up the management of the finance department.
take up a post/a position/duties etc
The headteacher takes up her duties in August.
3 take something ↔ up if you take up a suggestion, problem, complaint etc, you start to do something about it
Now the papers have taken up the story.
take something ↔ up with
The hospital manager has promised to take the matter up with the member of staff involved.
I am still very angry and will be taking it up with the authorities.
4 take up something to fill a particular amount of time or space
be taken up with something
The little time I had outside of school was taken up with work.
therapy [/ˈθerəpi/]
1 [countable, uncountable] the treatment of an illness or injury over a fairly long period of time
possessive [/pəˈzesɪv/]
1 wanting someone to have feelings of love or friendship for you and no one else
possessive of/about
She was terribly possessive of our eldest son.
2 unwilling to let other people use something you own
possessive of/about
He’s so possessive about his new car.
3 technical used in grammar to show that something belongs to someone or something
possessive pronoun/form/case etc
the possessive pronouns ‘ours’ and ‘mine’
cognitive [/ˈkɒɡnətɪv/]
related to the process of knowing, understanding, and learning something
cognitive psychology
although [/ɔːlˈðəʊ/]
1 used to introduce a statement that makes your main statement seem surprising or unlikely SYN though
Although in poor health, she continued to carry out her duties.
We decided to take rooms in Longwood House, although we knew we could not really afford the rent.
Although I can’t help admiring the man’s courage, I do not approve of his methods.
2 used to add a statement that balances or reduces the effect of what you have just said SYN but
You can copy down my answers, although I’m not sure they’re right.
No, this is my responsibility, although I appreciate your offer.
despite the fact that:
She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.
provision [/prəˈvɪʒən/]
1 [countable usually singular, uncountable] when you provide something that someone needs now or in the future
provision of
the provision of childcare facilities
provision for
provision for people with disabilities
He made provisions for his wife and his children in his will.
villager [/ˈvɪlɪdʒə/]
someone who lives in a village
suspicious [/səˈspɪʃəs/]
thinking that someone might be guilty of doing something wrong or dishonest
suspicious of
Some of his colleagues at work became suspicious of his behaviour.
suspicious about
They were suspicious about my past.
traditional [/trəˈdɪʃənəl/]
being part of the traditions of a country or group of people
traditional Italian cooking
faith healing
noun [uncountable] a method of treating illnesses by praying
faith healer noun [countable]
staff [/stɑːf/]
1 WORKERS [countable, uncountable] the people who work for an organization
staff of 10/50 etc
Our department has a staff of seven.
whether [/ˈweðə/]
1 used when talking about a choice you have to make or about something that is not certain
Maurice asked me whether I needed any help.
There were times when I wondered whether or not we would get there.
whether to do something
She was uncertain whether to stay or leave.
I didn’t know whether to believe him or not.
The question arose as to whether this behaviour was unlawful.
2 used to say that something definitely will or will not happen whatever the situation is
It seemed to me that she was in trouble whether Mahoney lived or died.
Look, Kate, I’m calling the doctor, whether you like it or not.
Poor farmers, whether owners or tenants, will be worst affected.
she started by asking him whether people were supportive of his idea
scepticism [/ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/]
an attitude of doubting that particular claims or statements are true or that something will happen
