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Vocabulary: proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time What drew her to the area was its proximity to the capital. aerosol /AIR-uh-sawl/ [noun] – a mixture of particles (extremely small pieces of matter) and the liquid or gas that they are contained in, that can spread through the air The research’s focus is entirely on the question of aerosol particle size analysis. contagious /kuhn-TEY-juhs/ [adjective] – (of a disease) able to be caught by touching someone with the disease or something the person has touched or worn, or (of a person) having this type of disease The new disease proved to be a contagious…
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Vocabulary: engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] to become involved in something All residents in the town engage in several feasts every month. inconvenience /in-kuh n-VEEN-yuh ns/ [noun] a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort The manager and staff apologized because of the inconvenience that the customers experienced. groggy /GROG-ee/ [adjective] weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness I can’t focus on answering my exams well because I feel groggy. retain /ri-TEYN/ [verb] to keep or continue to have something My sister needs to retain taking her vitamins for better health. peace of mind /pees uhv mahynd/…
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Vocabulary: mild /mahyld/ [adjective] not violent, severe, or extreme After swimming in the lake he had a mild infection in his eyes. fatigue /fuh-TEEG/ [noun] extreme tiredness The doctor gave me a shot of vitamins to see if it would improve my strength and remove my physical fatigue. paracetamol /peh-ruh-SEE-tuh-maal/ [noun] a drug used to reduce pain A severe headache and its associated side-effects can be safely relieved within minutes without having to resort to aspirin or paracetamol. inflame /in-FLEYM/ [adjective] (of a part of the body) red, painful, and swollen, especially because of infection Some cleansers help remove simple blackheads but are unsuitable for whiteheads, pimples that are inflamed….
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Vocabulary: bacteria /bak-TEER-ee-uh/ [noun] very small organisms that are found everywhere and are the cause of many diseases Bacteria is very helpful in our digestive system since it helps body substances not to break down. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way One of the vitamins or minerals that help regulate the body temperature is magnesium. weaken /WEE-kuhn/ [verb] to (cause to) become less strong, powerful, determined, or effective Stephanie’s heartbeat weakened after having various therapies. strenuous /STREN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy The thesis’ leader took a strenuous strategy to make their project…
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