TOEFL 2 (Disaster)

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This set of flashcards helps university-level English learners expand their vocabulary with precise definitions and example sentences. The flashcard set covers a range of terms related to medical procedures, physical conditions, and abstract concepts, such as "scar," "procedure," and "complication." With the "answer first" learning setting, you can reverse the learning direction – from the target language to the source language. Ideal for students preparing for exams like the TOEFL, these cards support advanced learners aiming to enhance their language skills and comprehension.

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Language

German

Category

English

Level

University

Created / Updated

28.01.2018 / 30.01.2018

To make worse; to anger or intensify

aggravate (Running will aggravate your sore knees.)

Weakened or worn out because of age, illness, or excessive use

decrepit (The once-beautiful building was now dirty, decrepit, and roofless)

An unhealthful condition caused by an infection or a longterm physical problem

disease (Thanks to developments in medicine, many once-fatal diseases can now be cured.)

Causing death or disaster

fatally (The soldier was fatally wounded in the battle)

The use of science and technology to investigate facts in criminal cases

forensics (Advances in the study of forensics have made it much easier to identify criminals from very small traces of evidence.)

To continue to exist; to hold to a purpose, despite any obstacle

persist (If your symptoms persist, you should go see a doctor.) (Lola persisted in her efforts to become a lawyer.)

An educated guess of how something will develop, especially a disease

prognosis (The room fell silent when the doctor gave Senator Grebe a grim prognosis of months of treatment.)

Located at an end; approaching death

terminal (The cancer ward at the hospital held both terminal and recovering patients.)

Any of the tubes that form a branching system, especially those that carry blood to the heart

vein (She became fascinated with human anatomy, especially when she learned how veins transport oxygen.)

To inflict an injury on

wound (Sometimes he didn’t realize his sharp humor could wound as well as entertain)

Techniques for reducing sensation and feeling, especially to control pain

anesthesia (The Civil War was the first American war when anesthesia was widely used in surgery on soldiers.)

To make bigger or better by adding to

augment (In some types of popular cosmetic surgery people augment parts of their bodies.) (The college augmented its course offerings because students complained that there were too few choices)

In a manner that is officially recognized

certifiably (He couldn’t be institutionalized until he was declared certifiably insane)

A factor that makes something more difficult or complex

complication (The surgeons could not easily stop the bleeding because of complications related to the patient’s diabetes.)

To restore to health

cure (They say laughter can help cure many illnesses.)

To set in firmly; to insert in the body surgically

implant (The actress had cheek implants to make her face look fuller)

To insert a liquid by means of a syringe

inject (The doctor used a needle to inject the medicine slowly into her arm.)

Excessively overweight

obese (More Americans are obese now because U.S. culture encourages overeating and discourages exercise.)

A specific way of performing or doing something

procedure (The flight attendant explained the emergency evacuation procedure)

A mark on the skin left after a wound has healed; a lasting sign of damage, either mental or physical

scar (The surgery was successful, but it left a large scar across her abdomen.)

To expect; to sense something before it happens

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anticipate (By placing sensors in earthquake-prone areas, scientists can anticipate some tremors in time to warn the public.)

Extremely harmful; causing financial or physical ruin

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catastrophic (The architect died in a catastrophic elevator accident.)

To come together with great or violent force

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collide (As usual, their holiday was ruined when their in-laws’ views on politics collided with their own.)

A sudden, often violent, outburst

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eruption (The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 caused 57 deaths and immeasurable change to the face of the mountain.)

Severe hunger; a drastic food shortage

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famine (The potato famine in Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century caused large numbers of Irish people to emigrate to America.)

An overflowing of water; an excessive amount

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flood (The constant rain and poor drainage system caused a flood in town.) (The political party sent out a flood of letters criticizing their opponents.)

A strong influence

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impact (The speech about the importance of education made an impact on me.)

To keep going, despite obstacles or discouragement; to maintain a purpose

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persevere (The hikers persevered despite the bad weather and the icy trail)

To go down suddenly; to decrease by a great amount in a short time

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plunge (He jumped off the diving board and plunged into the pool.) (The value of the company’s stock plunged after its chief executive was arrested.)

To release a thing or an emotion

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unleash (When they saw the strange man on their property, they unleashed their dogs.) (He is from such an unemotional family, he will never learn to unleash his feelings.)

The act of taking possession of something

acquisition (Our recent acquisition of over 2,000 books makes ours the biggest library in the region.)

Something unusual

anomaly (White tigers get their beautiful coloring from a genetic anomaly)

With awareness of one’s actions

consciously (He may have hurt her feelings, but he never would have) done so consciously

To reduce in value or strength

degrade (The roads in cold or wet areas of the United States degrade faster than those in warm, sunny regions.)

Opening; a big difference in amount or quality

gap (The small gap between the walls in the old house caused cold drafts to come in.)

Beyond doubt; unquestionable

indisputable (The members of the jury found her guilty because they found the facts of the case indisputable.)

To come between

intervene (A good mediator intervenes only as much as necessary to settle a dispute between other parties)

By means of a natural sense about things that are hard to observe

intuitively (Many mothers know intuitively when something is wrong with their children.)

To move back or away from

recede (After the age of 30, his hairline began to recede further back from his forehead.)

To bring or get back

retrieve (Most dogs can be trained to retrieve objects that their owners have thrown.)

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Techniques for reducing sensation and feeling, especially to control pain

anesthesia (The Civil War was the first American war when anesthesia was widely used in surgery on soldiers.)

To make bigger or better by adding to

augment (In some types of popular cosmetic surgery people augment parts of their bodies.) (The college augmented its course offerings because students complained that there were too few choices)

In a manner that is officially recognized

certifiably (He couldn’t be institutionalized until he was declared certifiably insane)

A factor that makes something more difficult or complex

complication (The surgeons could not easily stop the bleeding because of complications related to the patient’s diabetes.)

To restore to health

cure (They say laughter can help cure many illnesses.)

To set in firmly; to insert in the body surgically

implant (The actress had cheek implants to make her face look fuller)

To insert a liquid by means of a syringe

inject (The doctor used a needle to inject the medicine slowly into her arm.)

Excessively overweight

obese (More Americans are obese now because U.S. culture encourages overeating and discourages exercise.)

A specific way of performing or doing something

procedure (The flight attendant explained the emergency evacuation procedure)

A mark on the skin left after a wound has healed; a lasting sign of damage, either mental or physical

scar (The surgery was successful, but it left a large scar across her abdomen.)

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