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UNIT 26

Definition

An assumption is something that you believe is true but cannot prove

Example

I went to the cafeteria on the assumption that everyone would be there

Definition

Barley is a grain that is used for animal feed, health food and beer

Example

The farmer grew barley to feed his cows in the winter.

Definition

A beast is a large, dangerous animal.

Example

A lion is one of the fiercest beasts on Earth

Definition

A colonel is a military officer

Example

James has been given a promotion in the army. He is now a colonel

Definition

If a disease is contagious, it is easily carried from one person to another.

Example

You must wear protective clothing because the patient’s illness is contagious.

Definition

A corpse is a dead body of a human.

Example

After the accident, the corpse was taken to the hospital

Definition

A crisis is a situation that is extremely stressful or dangerous.

Example

The airport workers’ strike led to a crisis at the airport

Definition

To cure means to cause an illness or injury to end or disappear.

Example

My dentist cured me of my toothache

Definition

If something is deformed, it is not shaped normally and may appear ugly

Example

Even though the carrot was deformed, it was still safe to eat

Definition

To discriminate means to judge people according to their looks

Example

They discriminated against her because she was different

Definition

An embassy is where government officials work in a foreign country

Example

If you lose your passport, you should contact the embassy.

Definition

To extinguish a fire means to make it stop

Example

Michael extinguished the small fire with the hose.

Definition

Flint is a hard stone that people used to make weapons for hunting.

Example

There are a lot of flint tools in the museum

Definition

To harass someone means to annoy or trouble them

Example

The children harassed their mother because they wanted her attention

Definition

To integrate means to join, communicate and socialize

Example

Governments want immigrants to integrate with the population.

Definition

If something is miniature, it is very small

Example

The boy enjoys playing with his miniature train set in his bedroom

Definition

Nutrition is the process by which people use food to stay healthy.

Example

It is important to pay attention to nutrition if you want to be an athlete.

Definition

If something happens promptly, it happens quickly or on time.

Example

Arrive promptly, or we won’t have time to discuss everything.

Definition

A technician is a person who is skilled in electronic or mechanical work.

Example

I need to call the technician to help me with my computer

Definition

The tropics are the areas of land and sea close to the equator

Example

People like to go to the tropics for vacation because it’s warm.