UNIT 14 Wordlist C1 Flashcards
p_ _ r health
poor health
Rosie was feeling p__ __ __y so I put her to bed.
Rosie was feeling poorly so I put her to bed.
These snacks have very little n_ ___ __ _l value.
These snacks have very little nutritional value.
a n_ __ _ ___s meal
a nutritious meal
Currently, 15% of the population are classified as o__ ____e.
Currently, 15% of the population are classified as obese.
The government is concerned about childhood o__ _ ___y.
The government is concerned about childhood obesity.
Four members of the family had been p_ ____d, but not f___ _____y.
Four members of the family had been poisoned, but not fatally.
p___ ____ __s chemicals
poisonous chemicals
an a__ ___ _y to wheat
an allergy to wheat
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.
Some of the transcripts identified in this study are obvious choices, such as potential virulence factors, including proteases and various allergen-related proteins.
He is a leading s__ __ ___n at a London hospital.
He is a leading surgeon at a London hospital.
h__ __t surgery
heart surgery
There was a general air of e__ _____ __y in the crowd.
There was a general air of expectancy in the crowd.
If you suffer from depression, it’s best to get professional h_ _ __p.
If you suffer from depression, it’s best to get professional help.
physically a__ __ ___e/fit
physically active/fit
a head/back/knee i__ __ _____y
a head/back/knee injury
Be sure to stay h__ __ ___d during the race by drinking plenty of fluids.
Be sure to stay hydrated during the race by drinking plenty of fluids.
Oil companies are particularly concerned about their aging fleet of deep-water r__ __.
Oil companies are particularly concerned about their aging fleet of deep-water rigs.
a serious i___ __ ____n
a serious infection
He’s complaining of all the usual flu s__ ___ ____s - a high temperature, headache and so on.
He’s complaining of all the usual flu symptoms - a high temperature, headache and so on.
She’s always s__ __ _____t of breath when she climbs the stairs.
She’s always short of breath when she climbs the stairs.
s___ __ ____f cardboard
stiff cardboard
Patients were d__ _____ ___d from the hospital because the beds were needed by other people.
Patients were discharged from the hospital because the beds were needed by other people.
I’m trying to c_ __t down on caffeine.
I’m trying to cut down on caffeine.
Headaches are one s__ __e effect of this drug.
Headaches are one side effect of this drug.
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.
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.
Her health took a t_ _ __n for the worse last year.
Her health took a turn for the worse last year.
I thought I was at d_ __ ___h’s door.
I thought I was at death’s door.
Traditional jazz is still a_ ___e and well in Chicago.
Traditional jazz is still alive and well in Chicago.
Losing to a younger player was a b__ _ ___r pill to swallow.
Losing to a younger player was a bitter pill to swallow.
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.
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.