What’s the point of blood types?

Question 1

westerner [/ˈwestənə/]

Answer 1

someone from the western part of the world

Question 2

flourish [/ˈflʌrɪʃ/]

Answer 2

[intransitive] to develop well and be successful SYN thrive

The economy is booming and small businesses are flourishing.

Question 3

certainly [/ˈsɜːtnli/]

Answer 3

without any doubt SYN definitely

I certainly never expected to become a writer.

Question 4

harassment [/ˈhærəsmənt/]

Answer 4

when someone behaves in an unpleasant or threatening way towards you
African-Americans have been complaining about police harassment for years.

Question 5

hostility [/hɒˈstɪləti/]

Answer 5

1 [uncountable] when someone is unfriendly and full of anger towards another person
hostility towards/between
hostility towards foreigners

2 [uncountable] strong or angry opposition to something
The reform program was greeted with hostility by conservatives.
hostility to/towards
There is a lot of public hostility to the tax.

Question 6

perfectionist [/pəˈfekʃənɪst/]

Answer 6

someone who is not satisfied with anything unless it is completely perfect
Many top athletes are perfectionists who drive themselves to excel.

Question 7

custom [/ˈkʌstəm/]

Answer 7

1 [countable, uncountable] something that is done by people in a particular society because it is traditional → tradition
local/ancient/French etc custom
The guide offers information on local customs.
it is the custom (for somebody) to do something
It’s the custom for the bride’s father to pay for the wedding.

2 [singular] formal something that you usually do every day, or in a particular situation SYN habit
He awoke early, as was his custom.

Question 8

anxious [/ˈæŋkʃəs/]

Answer 8

worried about something
anxious about
He was a bit anxious about the safety of the machinery.

anxious for
We were anxious for you.

Question 9

curious [/ˈkjʊəriəs/]

Answer 9

wanting to know about something → inquisitive
Puppies are naturally curious.
curious about
He was curious about how she would react.

2 strange or unusual
He felt a curious mixture of excitement and panic.

Question 10

stubborn [/ˈstʌbən/]

Answer 10

1 determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable
Why are you so stubborn?
I’ve got a very stubborn streak (=a tendency to be stubborn).

Question 11

woe betide somebody []

Answer 11

British English used to warn someone that there will be trouble if they do something – especially used humorously
Woe betide anyone who smokes in our house!

used to say that someone will be in trouble if they do something – often humorous
Woe betide anyone who wakes the baby!

Question 12

apparently [/əˈpærəntli/]

Answer 12

1 [sentence adverb] used to say that you have heard that something is true, although you are not completely sure about it
Apparently the company is losing a lot of money.
I wasn’t there, but apparently it went well.
2 according to the way someone looks or a situation appears, although you cannot be sure
She turned to face him, her anger apparently gone.

Question 13

generous [/ˈdʒenərəs/]

Answer 13

someone who is generous is willing to give money, spend time etc, in order to help people or give them pleasure OPP mean
generous to somebody
 She’s always very generous to the kids.
generous with something
 Jim is very generous with his time.

Question 14

desirable [/dɪˈzaɪərəbəl/]

Answer 14

1 formal something that is desirable is worth having or doing
The ability to speak a foreign language is highly desirable.
a desirable neighborhood
It is desirable that you should have some familiarity with computers.

2 literary sexually attractive
a desirable young woman

Question 15

tradition [/trəˈdɪʃən/]

Answer 15

a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time, or these beliefs, customs etc in general
the traditions of South East Asia
the tradition that the eldest son inherits the property

Question 16

eldest [/ˈeldɪst/]

Answer 16

the eldest of a group of people, especially brothers and sisters, is the one who was born first → old
eldest son/daughter/brother/child etc
My eldest daughter is 17.

Question 17

demand [/dɪˈmɑːnd/]

Answer 17

1 [singular, uncountable] the need or desire that people have for particular goods and services
Production is increasing faster than demand.
demand for
the demand for new housing
in demand (=wanted)
As a speaker he was always in demand.

2 [countable] a very firm request for something that you believe you have the right to get
demonstrations in support of the nationalists’ demands
demand for
their demand for higher salaries
demand that
demands that he should resign

Question 18

determined [/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/]

Answer 18

1 having a strong desire to do something, so that you will not let anyone stop you
Gwen is a very determined woman.
determined to do something
She was determined to win.
determined (that)
He was determined that the same mistakes would not be repeated.
2 showing determination, especially in a difficult situation
determined attempt/effort
She was making a determined effort to give up smoking.

Question 19

belief [/bəˈliːf/]

Answer 19

the feeling that something is definitely true or definitely exists
belief in
a strong belief in God

Question 20

ancient [/ˈeɪnʃənt/]

Answer 20

1 belonging to a time long ago in history, especially thousands of years ago OPP modern
the ancient civilizations of Asia
ancient Greece/Egypt/Rome
the religion of ancient Egypt
2 having existed for a very long time OPP new
an ancient walled city

Question 21

thoroughly [/ˈθʌrəli/]

Answer 21

1 completely
 She sat feeling thoroughly miserable.
 thoroughly cooked meat
2 carefully, so that nothing is forgotten
 The room had been thoroughly cleaned.

Question 22

examine [/ɪɡˈzæmɪn/]

Answer 22

to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out more about it
A team of divers was sent down to examine the wreck.
Hegel’s philosophy will be examined in detail in Chapter 4.
examine how/whether/what etc
In the course, we will examine how and why Spain became a democracy in 1931.
examine something for something
The police will have to examine the weapon for fingerprints.

Question 23

grave [/ɡreɪv/]

Answer 23

the place in the ground where a dead body is buried → tomb

At the head of the grave there was a small wooden cross.

Question 24

archaeology [/ˌɑːkiˈɒlədʒi/]

Answer 24

the study of ancient societies by examining what remains of their buildings, graves, tools etc

Question 25

horoscope [/ˈhɒrəskəʊp/]

Answer 25

a description of your character and the things that will happen to you, based on the position of the stars and planets at the time of your birth → zodiac

Question 26

basis [/ˈbeɪsɪs/]

Answer 26

the facts, ideas, or things from which something can be developed
Their claim had no basis in fact (=it was not true).
basis of
Bread forms the basis of their daily diet.

Question 27

chemical [/ˈkemɪkəl/]

Answer 27

a substance used in chemistry or produced by a chemical process
toxic/hazardous/dangerous chemicals
the organic chemicals industry

Question 28

immune [/ɪˈmjuːn/]

Answer 28

1 [not before noun] someone who is immune to a particular disease cannot catch it
Once we’ve had the disease, we’re immune for life.
2 → immune response/reaction
3 [not before noun] not affected by something that happens or is done
immune to
The Labour Party is not immune to new ideas.

Question 29

pathogen [/ˈpæθədʒən/]

Answer 29

something that causes disease in your body → germ

Question 30

germ [/dʒɜːm/]

Answer 30

a very small living thing that can make you ill → bacteria

Put disinfectant down the toilet to kill any germs.

Question 31

humorous [/ˈhjuːmərəs/]

Answer 31

funny and enjoyable

humorous stories

Question 32

variety [/vəˈraɪəti/]

Answer 32

1 → a variety of something
2 [uncountable] the differences within a group, set of actions etc that make it interesting
I really like the variety the store has to offer.
give/add/bring variety (to something) (=make something more interesting)
Occasionally working from home adds variety to a job.
3 [countable] a type of thing, such as a plant or animal, that is different from others in the same group
variety of
The lake has more than 20 varieties of fish.
4 [countable usually singular] a particular type of person or thing – often used humorously
of the … variety
Lon has no patience with anything of the child variety.

Question 33

bodily [/ˈbɒdəli/]

Answer 33

related to the human body

bodily sensations

Question 34

foreign [/ˈfɒrɪn/]

Answer 34

1 from or relating to a country that is not your own
foreign students
Can you speak any foreign languages?
the success of foreign companies in various industries
I thought she sounded foreign.
transactions in foreign currencies
2 [only before noun] involving or dealing with other countries OPP domestic
America’s foreign policy
foreign investment/trade etc
Foreign competition provides consumers with a greater variety of goods.

Question 35

transfusion [/trænsˈfjuːʒən/]

Answer 35

1 the process of putting blood from one person’s body into the body of someone else as a medical treatment
A blood transfusion saved his life.
2 the process of giving something important or necessary, such as money, to a group or organization that needs it
transfusion of
The mayor has promised a transfusion of $8 million in redevelopment funds.

Question 36

procedure [/prəˈsiːdʒə/]

Answer 36

1 a way of doing something, especially the correct or usual way → process
procedure for
What’s the procedure for applying for a visa?

2 a medical treatment or operation
Liposuction is a minor surgical procedure.