SPEAKING: Euthanasia
prolong /prəˈlɑːŋ/
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verb
definition: to make something last a longer time
example: Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food.
heroic /hɪˈroʊ.ɪk/
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adjective
definition: very brave or great
example: Despite heroic efforts to save the business, it ultimately went bankrupt.
depleted /dɪˈpliː.tɪd/
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adjective
definition: reduced
example: Measures have been taken to protect the world’s depleted elephant population.
misery /ˈmɪz.ɚ.i/
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noun
definition: extreme suffering or unhappiness
example: Words alone cannot convey the untold misery endured by people in these refugee camps.
linger /ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ/
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verb
definition: to remain alive while becoming weaker; be slow to disappear or die
example: He was very ill, but he lingered on for several more months.
transfusion /trænsˈfjuː.ʒən/
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noun
definition: a medical treatment in which someone's blood is put into the body of another person
example: Without a transfusion her chances of survival were slim.
euthanasia /ˌjuː.θəˈneɪ.ʒə/
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noun
definition: the act of killing someone who is very ill or very old so that they do not suffer any more
example: Many countries are now legally allowing the practice of euthanasia.
nursing home /ˈnɝː.sɪŋ ˌhoʊm/
noun
definition: a place where very old persons who are ill live and receive medical treatment and care
example: Jeff's elderly mother is in a nursing home.
(put to) sleep /(pʊt tu) sliːp/
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verb
definition: to kill an animal that is very ill or very old so that it does not suffer any more
example: We had to put my cat to sleep last week.
catheter /ˈkæθ.ə.t̬ɚ/
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noun
definition: a long, very thin tube used to take liquids out of the body
example: The doctors inserted a catheter into Nate's stomach.
arthritis /ɑːrˈθraɪ.t̬ɪs/
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noun
definition: a serious condition in which a person's joints (the places where two bones are connected) become painful, swollen, and stiff
example: My knees are suffering from arthritis.
stroke /stroʊk/
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noun
definition: a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of ability to move particular parts of the body
example: My granny suffered from two strokes last year.
infection /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/
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noun
definition: a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus
example: He’s on antibiotics for an ear infection.
living will /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ wɪl/
noun
definition: a written document in which a person says what type of medical treatment they would like if they become so ill that they are certain to die and are unable to communicate their wishes about their treatment
example: My grandfather wrote a living will before he died.
LISTENING: A Rainbow Effect (Part 2)
public space /ˈpʌb.lɪk speɪs/
noun
definition: a social space that is generally open and accessible to people
example: Joe gave a performance at an outdoor public space.
inspiration /ˌɪn.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: someone or something that gives you ideas for doing something
example: The idea came to her in a flash of inspiration.
turn down /tɝːn daʊn/
phrasal verb
definition: to refuse to accept or agree to something, or to refuse someone’s request
example: It’s not wise of you to turn down his offer.
oppose /əˈpoʊz/
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verb
definition: to disagree with something
example: My parents are opposing my sister’s plan to marry a foreigner.
finance /fəˈnæns/
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verb
definition: to supply funds to
example: My parents finance my studies abroad.
grand /ɡrænd/
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adjective
definition: attractive in style and appearance
example: The new restaurant will hold its grand opening on Saturday.
spectacular /spekˈtæk.jə.lɚ/
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adjective
definition: exciting and interesting because of being large or extreme
example: The scenery is spectacular.
collapse /kəˈlæps/
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verb
definition: to break apart and fall down suddenly
example: The roof collapsed under a heavy load of snow.
destruction /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/
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noun
definition: the act or process of destroying something
example: 30 years after the fire, he is still haunted by images of death and destruction.
contribute /kənˈtrɪb.juːt/
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verb
definition: to help by providing money or support, especially when other people or conditions are also helping
example: She began to contribute articles to newspapers and magazines.
READING: The Determinants of Mortality
persist /pɚˈsɪst/
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verb
definition: to continue to exist past the usual time, or to continue to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition
example: You should seek medical advice if the pain persists.
intervention /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈven.ʃən/
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noun
definition: the action or process of intervening
example: The intervention by UN troops prevented war from breaking out.
straightforward /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːr.wɚd/
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adjective
definition: easy to do or understand; not complicated
example: Using the computer program is fairly straightforward.
empirical /ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl/
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adjective
definition: based on what is experienced or seen rather than on theory
example: We have no empirical evidence that the industry is in trouble.
hierarchy /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːr.ki/
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noun
definition: a group that controls an organization and is divided into different levels
example: He was at the bottom of the corporate hierarchy.
isolate /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/
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verb
definition: to put or keep someone or something in a place or situation that is separate from others
example: They isolated the political prisoners from the other inmates.
outcome /ˈaʊt.kʌm/
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noun
definition: something that happens as a result of an activity or process
example: We are still awaiting the final outcome of the trial.
consequence /ˈkɑːn.sɪ.kwəns/
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noun
definition: something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions
example: The decrease in sales was a consequence of some bad publicity about the company.
solitary /ˈsɑː.lə.ter.i/
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adjective
definition: without anyone or anything else; not involving or including anyone or anything else
example: He enjoys solitary walks in the wilderness.
distinct /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
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adjective
definition: different in a way that you can see, hear, smell, feel, etc.; noticeably different
example: Each herb has its own distinct flavor.
extreme /ɪkˈstriːm/
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adjective
definition: very serious or severe
example: They are living in extreme poverty.
public health /ˈpʌb.lɪk hɛlθ/
noun
definition: the health of the population as a whole, especially as monitored, regulated, and promoted by the state
example: There are still diseases that pose serious threats to public health.
isolation /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
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noun
definition: the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others; the condition of being isolated
example: After all the visitors had left, she experienced a feeling of complete isolation.
WRITING: Don’t say it twice
science-fiction /ˈsaɪəns ˈfɪk.ʃən/
noun
definition: stories about how people and societies are affected by imaginary scientific developments in the future
example: I prefer historical movies to science-fiction movies because they are realistic.
introduce /ˌɪn.trəˈdus/
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verb
definition: to make someone known to someone else by name
example: Let me introduce myself, my name is John Smith.
futuristic /ˌfjuː.tʃəˈrɪs.tɪk/
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adjective
definition: relating to or telling about events in the future
example: Her latest novel is a futuristic thriller, set in the twenty-first century.
extrasensory perception /ˌek.strəˈsen.sɚ.i pɚˈsep.ʃən/
noun
definition: the ability to know things without using hearing, seeing, touch, taste, or smell
example: If you’ve had a dream or vision that came true later on or accused of reading someone else’s thoughts, then you probably have extrasensory perception.
innermost /ˈɪn.ɚˌmoʊst/
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adjective
definition: most private and personal
example: They told her their innermost secrets.
noble /ˈnoʊ.bəl/
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adjective
definition: having, showing, or coming from personal qualities that people admire such as honesty, generosity, courage, etc.
example: It was a noble effort to achieve a peaceful settlement to the conflict.
fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃ.əs/
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adjective
definition: not true or real
example: He registered at the hotel under a fictitious name.
concept /ˈkɑːn.sept/
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noun
definition: an idea of what something is or how it works
example: He introduced the concept of selling books via the Internet.
possess /pəˈzes/
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verb
definition: to have or show a particular quality, ability, skill, etc.
example: She possesses the natural talent of knowing when to say nothing.
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