Set1 PracticeA Flashcards
antiseptic
Clean
Germ-free
The doctor used an antiseptic solution to clean the wound.
synthetic
Fake
Man-made
The jacket is made from synthetic materials instead of natural fibers.
advent
Start
Arrival
The advent of the internet has transformed how we communicate.
moderation
Self-control
Balance
It’s important to eat sweets in moderation to maintain a healthy diet.
curb
Stop
Limit
The government is trying to curb the spread of misinformation online.
gastrointestinal
Stomach-related
Digestive
She experienced gastrointestinal discomfort after eating too much spicy food.
mastication
Chewing
Biting
Mastication is the first step in the digestion process.
prolonged
Long
Extended
After a prolonged period of drought, the rain was a relief.
verbal
Spoken
Oral
The teacher gave verbal instructions to the class.
irreversible
Cannot be changed
Permanent
The damage to the car after the accident was irreversible.
doctrine
Belief
Rule
The school follows a strict doctrine of discipline.
anthropogenic
Human-caused
Man-made
Anthropogenic climate change refers to changes caused by human activity.
fluctuated
Changed
Varied
The temperature has fluctuated a lot this week.
asserting
Claiming
Declaring
He is asserting that his idea is the best solution.
ensue
Follow
Result
After the argument, silence ensued for several minutes.
