Week 5 Glossary

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  1. Recovering
    Definition: to cover again or anew.
    Part of speech: verb
    My sentence: now nearly two years after the redesign, the oak is recovering nicely.

    enhances
    Definition: to raise to a higher degree
    Part of speech: verb
    My sentence: studies have shown the exposure to sarcasm enhances creative problem solving, for instance

    disorders
    Definition: lack of order or regular arrangement
    Part of speech: noun
    My sentence: he says that such misuse left him with permanent pancreatic disorders.

    moderate
    Definition:kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits
    Part of speech: adjective
    My sentence: the result could be moderate sales.

    promote
    Definition:to help or encourage to exist or 
    flourish
    Part of speech: verb
    My sentence: water conservation is promoted through rainwater harvesting

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  2. Word: firstborn
    Definition: first in the order of birth; eldest.
    Part of speech: adjective
    Sentence: The firstborn children is a perfectionist.

    Word: tongue
    Definition: Anatomy: the usually movable organ in the floor of the mouth in humans and most vertebrates, functioning in eating, in tasting, and, in humans, in speaking.
    Part of speech: noun
    Sentence: With the tongue we can feel the flavors.

    Word: stinky
    Definition: having a strong or unpleasant smell.
    Part of speech: adjective
    Sentence: the smell of cigarette is very stinky.

    Word: anxiety
    Definition: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
    Part of speech: noun
    Sentence: anxiety is one of the main reasons for weight gain.

    Word: collapse
    Definition: an instance of a structure falling down or in.
    Part of speech: noun
    Sentence: he suffered a collapse from overwork.

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  3. 1) Therapeutic
    Definition: of or pertaining to the treating or curing of disease; curative.
    Part of speech: Adjective.
    My sentence: Many herbal plants contain therapeutic substances.

    2) Remedy
    Definition: something that cures or relieves a disease or bodily disorder; a healing medicine, application, or treatment.
    Part of speech: Noun.
    My sentence: Honey can be used as a remedy for many diseases.

    3) Stimulate
    Definition: to rouse to action or effort, as by encouragement or pressure; spur on; incite.
    Part of speech: Verb.
    My sentence: Energy drinks can stimulate heart rate.

    4) Supplemental
    Definition: (of a pleading, an affidavit, etc.) added to furnish what is lacking or missing.
    Part of speech: Adjective.
    My sentence: Old people should take supplemental vitamins.

    5) Distinguished
    Definition: made conspicuous by excellence; noted; eminent; famous.
    Part of speech: Adjective.
    My sentence: My brother is a distinguished writer.

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  4. 1) Medicinal
    Definition: used to prevent or cure disease or to relieve pain.
    Part of speech: adjective
    My sentence: The Indians used the plant as a medicinal substance.

    2) Potent
    Definition: powerful, persuasive, or effective.
    Part of speech: adjective
    My sentence: This is the most potent headache remedy you can get without a prescription.

    3) Severe
    Definition: causing great pain, difficulty, damage, etc.; very serious.
    Part of speech: adjective
    My sentence: The family faced severe challenges when he lost his job.

    4) Eminent
    Definition: famous and important.
    Part of speech: adjective
    My sentence: The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures.

    5) Sickness
    Definition: the state or condition of being ill, or a disease.
    Part of speech: noun
    My sentence: My uncle has a rare sickness.

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  5. well-being
    `Definition : the state of being happy, healthy, or successful
    `Part of speech : noun
    `Sentence : Therapy dogs themselves must be monitored to ensure their own health and well-being.

    affectionately
    `Definition : feeling or showing love and affection
    `Part of speech : adjective
    `Sentence : an affectionately child who gives hugs and kisses freely.

    straight
    `Definition : not having curves, bends, or angles
    `Part of speech : adjective
    `Sentence : We sat in the airport for five straight hours.

    consecutive
    `Definition : following one after the other in a series
    `Part of speech : adjective
    `Sentence : the team's winning streak has lasted for seven consecutive games.

    acute
    `Definition : very serious or dangerous , ending in a sharp point
    `Part of speech : adjective
    `Sentence : It's a politically acute film that does not oversimplify the issues.

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  6. Word: plant.
    Definition: an herb or other small vegetable growth, in contrast with a tree or a shrub.
    Part of speech: noun.
    Sentence: The plant is without water.

    Word: power.
    Definition: ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something.
    Part of speech: noun.
    Sentence: I don't have power to do this.

    Word: reduce.
    Definition: to bring down to a smaller extent, size, amount, number, etc.
    Part of speech: verb.
    Sentence: This reduces wind vibrations.

    Word: oppose.
    Definition: to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
    Part of speech: verb.
    Sentence: He strongly opposes the plan.

    Word: theory.
    Definition: a coherent group of tested general propositions.
    Part of speech: noun.
    Sentence: But that theory lacks legs, according to a new study.

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  7. Predators
    Part of speech:noun
    Definition:an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals.
    Sentence: predators like bears and wolves.


    Combat
    Part of speech:noun
    Definition: active fighting especially in a war
    Sentence: he was killed in combat.


    Toxins
    Part of speech: noun
    Definition: a poisonous substance and especially one that is produced by a living thing.
    Sentence: the toxin in scorpion venom.


    Defense
    Part of speech: noun
    Definition: the act of defending someone or something from attack.
    Sentence: they mounted a good defense.


    Beneficial
    Part of speech: adjective
    Definition: producing good or helpful results or effects.
    Sentence: some insects are harmful but other are beneficial.

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  9. Word: Nausea
    Definition: A feeling of sickness in the stomach characterized by an urge to vomit.
    Part of speech: noun
    My sentence: The girl was feeling nausea because she ate a spoiled food.

    Word: Powerless
    Definition: Lacking strength or power.
    Part of speech: adjective
    My sentence: The strong boy hit the girl, and she was powerless to defend herself.

    Word: Migraine
    Definition: A severe recurring headache.
    Part of speech: noun
    My sentence: I didn't go to school yesterday because I had a migraine.

    Word: Rejuvenate
    Definition: To restore to youthful vigor or appearance.
    Part of speech: verb
    My sentence: Many people use oils to rejuvenate the skin.

    Word: Metabolism
    Definition: The chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life.
    Part of speech: noun
    My sentence: The human metabolism depends of a lot of factors like water and oxygen to work well.

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  10. Withdrawn
    Definition: Very quiet and usually shy
    Part of speech: Adjective
    My sentence: Children became more withdrawn after four years old.

    Stroke
    Definition: A serious illness caused when a blood vessel in your brain suddenly breaks or is blocked.
    Part of speech: Noun
    My sentence: The man had a stroke last weekend and continue in the hospital.

    Disloyal
    Definition: Failing to support or be true to someone or something.
    Part of speech: Adjective
    My sentence: It would be disloyal to abandon them when they more need our support.

    Disobey
    Definition: To not do what someone or something with authority tells you to do.
    Part of speech: Verb
    My sentence: If you disobey laws, you can be severely punished.

    Smoothly
    Definition: Happening or done without any problems.
    Part of speech: Adverb
    My sentence: The boy walked smoothly after of the surgery in the knee.

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  11. Word: Diluted
    Definition: To make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by the addition of water or the like.
    Part of speech: Verb
    Sentence: To make this sauce I diluted lemon with vinegar.

    Word: Cholesterol
    Definition: A substance in fat, blood, and other cells in your body that can cause heart disease.
    Part of speech: Noun
    Sentence: I went to the doctor and he said me that my cholesterol rate is normal.

    Word: Lovingly
    Definition: With fondness; with love
    Part of speech: Adverb
    Sentence: She spoke with her son lovingly.

    Word: Childless
    Definition: Unable to have babies.
    Part of speech: Adjective
    Sentence: In some cultures a childless woman is rejected by her tribesmen.

    Word: Penniless
    Definition: Very poor; Entirely without money.
    Part of speech: Adjective
    Sentence: If you spend all your money, you will become penniless.

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  12. Word: Extreme
    Definiton: utmost or exceedingly great in degree:
    Speech: adjective
    Sentence: That attitude was really extreme

    Word: Weak
    Definition: not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail:
    Speech::adjective
    Sentence: This wood is really weak

    Word: Cure
    Definition: a means of healing or restoring to health; remedy.
    Speech: noun
    Sentence: They finally found the cure for this disease

    Word: Danger
    Definition: liability or exposure to harm or injury; risk; peril.
    Speech: noun
    Sentence: Danger, do not enter

    Word: Risk
    Definition: exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a hazard or dangerous chance:
    Speech: noun
    Sentence: Watch out! There´s some risk to fall.

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  13. burn
    Definition: an injury or a mark caused by fire
    Part of speech: noun
    Sentence: My mother had a burn on her finger.

    measure
    Definition: to finf the size, quantity, etc.
    Part of speech: verb
    Sentence: The fish measures1.5 meters overall.

    infection
    Definition: the act or process of causing or getting a desease
    Part of speech: noun
    Sentence: There are many danger of infection.

    painful
    Definition: causing you to feel upset or embarrassed
    Part of speech: adj
    Sentence: My stomach is still really painful.

    remain
    Definition: to still be present after the other parts have been removed, used, etc
    Part of speech: verb
    Sentence: Please remain seated.

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  14. Surgical
    Definition : used in surgery
    Part of speech:n. adj.
    Sentence :the surgical is very good.
    Disorder
    Definition :mess
    Part of speech :n
    Sentence :what he said is disorder,do not care about it.
    Saliva
    Definition : the secreta of mouth
    Part of speech : n
    Sentence :drink water can help get more saliva
    Soprano
    Definition :very high level of a woman singer
    Part of speech :n
    Sentence :that soprano is very famous around the world.
    Medication
    Definition :use medicine to cure people
    Part of speech :n
    Sentence :you should use medication instead of plants.

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  15. word: habanero
    definition: an extremely pungent small pepper, the fruit of a variety of Capsicum chinense, used in cookery.
    part of speech: noun
    sentence: Spanish chile habanero chili from Havana.


    word: centuries
    definition: one of the successive periods of 100 years reckoned forward or backward from a recognized chronological epoch, especially from the assumed date of the birth of Jesus.
    part of speech: noun
    sentence: Ink stamps have been used to print text and pictures for centuries.


    word: capsaicin
    definition: a colorless, crystalline, bitter compound, C 18 H 27 NO 3, present in capsicum.
    part of speech: noun
    sentence: The other thing that works pretty well is extra strength capsaicin cream.


    word: endorphins
    definition: any of a group of peptides occurring in the brain and other tissues of vertebrates, and resembling opiates, that react with the brain's opiate receptors to raise the pain threshold.
    part of speech: noun
    sentence: The reason is almost certainly the effects of endogenous opioids, better known as endorphins.


    word: praised
    definition: the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
    part of speech: noun
    sentence: She praised the scouts for the desire they have for science and ecology.

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  16. Adaptation
    Definition : the act of adapting.
    Part of speech: Noun
    My sentence: Animals have special adaptations to survive in special environments.


    Wounds
    Definition:an injury or hurt to feelings, sensibilities, reputation, etc.
    Part of speech: Noun
    My sentence: Perhaps the wounds are too deep its can be cured

    Unpalatable
    Definition: disagreeable or unacceptable.
    Part of speech: Adjective
    My sentence: But they are increasingly regarded as unpalatable buyers.

    Aquatic
    Definition: fighting against a government.
    Part of speech: Adjective
    My sentence: living or growing in water.

    Terrestrial
    Definition: of or pertaining to land as distinct from water.
    Part of speech: Adjective
    My sentence: The immediate surrounding area included terrestrial creatures

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  17. Toothache
    Part of speech: n
    Some of this was imagined, no doubt, but somewas as real as a toothache.

    Cancer
    Part of speech: n
    Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth ofabnormal skin cells

    Climates
    Part of speech: n
    Of course, warmer climates definitely havemore varieties of nasty bugs

    Sedation
    Part of speech: n
    He came to court in a wheelchair, under heavysedation

    Vailum
    Part of speech: n
    if the person take a valium will become his voice funny.

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  18. word: ape
    definition: any of a group of anthropoid primates characterized by long arms.
    part of speech: noun
    sentence: The popular image of the bonobo as a peaceful ape has come under fire.


    word: extinction
    definition: the act of extinguishing.
    part of speech: noun
    sentence: Barber-Scotia, a four-year college here, is on the edge of extinction.


    word: traders
    definition: a person who trades; a merchant or businessperson.
    part of speech: noun
    sentence: Many of them came via traders and soldiers from and in the ottoman empire.


    word: authorities
    definition: the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine.
    part of speech: noun
    sentence: Check with the relevant authorities before attempting any controls.


    word: accused
    definition: charged with a crime, wrongdoing, fault, etc.:
    part of speech: adjective
    sentence: Already this year, he has backed two ministers accused of shady dealings, both of whom subsequently resigned.

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