Lesson 40 Flashcards
epidemic
an outbreak of a disease that spreads rapidly* so that many people have it at the same time; widespread
a. All of the schools in the city were closed during the epidemic.
b. The depiction* ofviolence* in the movies has reached epidemic proportions.
c. During the epidemic we were forbidden* to drink water unless it had been boiled.
Obesity
extreme fatness
a. Obesity is considered* a serious disease.
b. The salesman tactfully* referred* to Jack’s obesity as “stoutness.”
c. At the medical convention the topic* discussed was the prevention of childhood obesity.
magnify
cause to look larger than it really is; make too much of; go beyond the truth in telling
a. A microscope* is a magnifying glass.
b. It seems that Mr. Steinmetz magnified the importance of the document* in his possession.
c. Some people have a tendency* to magnify every minor* fault in others.
chiropractor
a person who treats ailments by massage and manipulation of the vertebrae and other forms of therapy on the theory* that disease results from interference with the normal functioning of the nervous system
a. The chiropractor tried to relieve* the pain by manipulating* the spinal column.
b. Mrs. Lehrer confirmed* that a chiropractor had been treating her.
c. The chiropractor recommended hot baths between treatments.
obstacle
anything that gets in the way or hinders; impediment; obstruction
a. The soldiers were compelled* to get over such obstacles as ditches and barbed wire.
b. Ignorance* is an obstacle to progress.
c. Prejudice* is often an obstacle to harmony* among people.
ventilate
change the air in; purify by fresh air; discuss openly
a. We ventilated the kitchen by opening the windows.
b. The lungs ventilate the blood.
c. There is merit* in ventilating the topic* of the prom before the entire senior class.
jeopardize
risk; endanger
a. Soldiers jeopardize their lives in war.
b. Mr. Marcos revised* his opinion of police officers after two of them had jeopardized their lives to save his drowning child.
c. Though it jeopardized his chance for a promotion,* Mr. Rafael ventured* to criticize his boss.
negative
saying no; minus; showing the lights and shadows reversed
a. The captain gave a negative response* to the request for a leave.
b. Three below zero is a negative quantity.*
c. A negative image is used to print a positive picture.
pension
regular payment that is not wages; to make such a payment
a. Pensions are often paid because of long service, special merit,* or injuries received.
b. The pension is calculated* on the basis ofyour last year’s income.
c. Mrs. Colby pensioned off her employee after thirty years of loyal* service.
vital
having to do with life; necessary to life; causing death, failure or ruin; lively
a. We must preserve* and protect our vital resources.
b. Eating is a vital function, the obese* man reminded me.
c. The valiant* soldier died of a vital wound in Iraq.
municipal
of a city or state; having something to do in the affairs of a city or town
a. The state police assisted the municipal police in putting down the riot.
b. There was only a mediocre* turnout for the municipal elections.
c. The municipal government placed a ban* on parking during business hours.
oral
spoken; using speech; of the mouth
a. An oral agreement is not enough; we must have a written promise.
b. Oral surgery is necessary to penetrate* to the diseased root.
c. His unique* oral powers made Lincoln a man to remember.
