appointment /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
(noun) a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work
Example: I've got a dentist appointment at 3 o'clock.
(noun) a formal arrangement to meet or visit somebody at a particular time, especially for a reason connected with their work
Example: I've got a dentist appointment at 3 o'clock.
serious /ˈsɪriəs/
(adjective) bad or dangerous
Example: For her dissertation, she made a serious study of women's health care needs in developing nations
(adjective) bad or dangerous
Example: For her dissertation, she made a serious study of women's health care needs in developing nations
iron /ˈaɪərn/
(noun) a chemical element. Iron is a hard strong metal that is used to make steel and is also found in small quantities in blood and food.
Example: patients with iron deficiency(= not enough iron in their blood)
(noun) a chemical element. Iron is a hard strong metal that is used to make steel and is also found in small quantities in blood and food.
Example: patients with iron deficiency(= not enough iron in their blood)
change /tʃeɪndʒ/
(verb) to become different
Example: We have to change classrooms.
(verb) to become different
Example: We have to change classrooms.
own /əʊn/
(adjective, pronoun) used to emphasize that something belongs to or is connected with somebody
Example: Do you own your house or do you rent it?
(adjective, pronoun) used to emphasize that something belongs to or is connected with somebody
Example: Do you own your house or do you rent it?
sensible /ˈsensəbl/
(adjective) able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical
Example: It would be sensible to take an umbrella.
(adjective) able to make good judgements based on reason and experience rather than emotion; practical
Example: It would be sensible to take an umbrella.
hurt /hɜːrt/
(verb) to cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself
Example: My shoes hurt me because they are too small.
(verb) to cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself
Example: My shoes hurt me because they are too small.
probably /ˈprɑːbəbli/
(adverb) used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
Example: The decision to set up a new company is probably his most risky decision.
(adverb) used to say that something is likely to happen or to be true
Example: The decision to set up a new company is probably his most risky decision.
touch /tʌtʃ/
(verb) to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something
Example: I touched him lightly on the arm.
(verb) to put your hand or another part of your body onto somebody/something
Example: I touched him lightly on the arm.
patient /ˈpeɪʃnt/
(noun) a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital
Example: I am a patient of Dr. Stephens; could I make an appointment to see her?
(noun) a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital
Example: I am a patient of Dr. Stephens; could I make an appointment to see her?
wash /wɑːʃ/
(verb) to make something/somebody clean using water and usually soap
Example: Do you wash your face every morning?
(verb) to make something/somebody clean using water and usually soap
Example: Do you wash your face every morning?
broken /ˈbrəʊkən/
(adjective) that has been damaged or injured; no longer whole or working correctly
Example: He was a broken man after the failure of his business.
(adjective) that has been damaged or injured; no longer whole or working correctly
Example: He was a broken man after the failure of his business.
sound /saʊnd/
(noun) something that you can hear
Example: That plan sounds interesting, doesn't it?
(noun) something that you can hear
Example: That plan sounds interesting, doesn't it?
reply /rɪˈplaɪ/
(verb) to say or write something as an answer to somebody/something
Example: I replied that it was 12 o'clock.
(verb) to say or write something as an answer to somebody/something
Example: I replied that it was 12 o'clock.
notice /ˈnəʊtɪs/
(verb) to see or hear somebody/something; to become aware of somebody/something
Example: People were making fun of him but he didn't seem to notice.
(verb) to see or hear somebody/something; to become aware of somebody/something
Example: People were making fun of him but he didn't seem to notice.
advise /ədˈvaɪz/
(verb) to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation
Example: I think I'd advise leaving the company.
(verb) to tell somebody what you think they should do in a particular situation
Example: I think I'd advise leaving the company.
brush /brʌʃ/
(verb) to clean, polish or make something smooth with a brush
Example: Do you brush your teeth every day?
(verb) to clean, polish or make something smooth with a brush
Example: Do you brush your teeth every day?
explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/
(verb) to tell somebody about something in a way that makes it easy to understand
Example: It was difficult to explain the problem to beginners.
(verb) to tell somebody about something in a way that makes it easy to understand
Example: It was difficult to explain the problem to beginners.
fill /fɪl/
(verb) to make something full of something; to become full of something
Example: The dentist filled a cavity in my tooth.
(verb) to make something full of something; to become full of something
Example: The dentist filled a cavity in my tooth.
check /tʃek/
(verb) to examine something to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable
Example: Check your work before handing it in.
(verb) to examine something to see if it is correct, safe or acceptable
Example: Check your work before handing it in.
dentist /ˈdentɪst/
(noun) a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth
Example: A dentist's job is taking care of people's teeth.
(noun) a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth
Example: A dentist's job is taking care of people's teeth.
hate /heɪt/
(verb) to dislike somebody/something very much
Example: I hate eating carrots most.
(verb) to dislike somebody/something very much
Example: I hate eating carrots most.
kind /kaɪnd/
(noun) a group of people or things that are the same in some way; a particular variety or type
Example: She is very kind to us. She helps us a lot.
(noun) a group of people or things that are the same in some way; a particular variety or type
Example: She is very kind to us. She helps us a lot.
strange /streɪndʒ/
(adjective) unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand
Example: She was looking at me in a very strange way.
(adjective) unusual or surprising, especially in a way that is difficult to understand
Example: She was looking at me in a very strange way.
advice /ədˈvaɪs/
(noun) an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
Example: Steven gave me some good advice.
(noun) an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
Example: Steven gave me some good advice.
washing /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
(noun) the act of cleaning something using water and usually soap
Example: Washing is a boring job.
(noun) the act of cleaning something using water and usually soap
Example: Washing is a boring job.
fix /fɪks/
(verb) to repair or correct something
Example: They couldn't fix my old computer.
(verb) to repair or correct something
Example: They couldn't fix my old computer.
afterwards /ˈæftərwərdz/
(adverb) at a later time; after an event that has already been mentioned
Example: We had tea, and afterwards we sat in the garden for a while.
(adverb) at a later time; after an event that has already been mentioned
Example: We had tea, and afterwards we sat in the garden for a while.
smile /smaɪl/
(verb) to make a smile appear on your face
Example: He never seems to smile.
(verb) to make a smile appear on your face
Example: He never seems to smile.
difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/
(adjective) not easy; needing effort or skill to do or to understand
Example: This homework is very difficult.
(adjective) not easy; needing effort or skill to do or to understand
Example: This homework is very difficult.
healthy /ˈhelθi/
(adjective) having good health and not likely to become ill
Example: Eating a lot of vegetables is a healthy lifestyle.
(adjective) having good health and not likely to become ill
Example: Eating a lot of vegetables is a healthy lifestyle.
loud /laʊd/
(adjective) making a lot of noise
Example: That music is too loud - please turn it down.
(adjective) making a lot of noise
Example: That music is too loud - please turn it down.
nervous /ˈnɜːrvəs/
(adjective) anxious about something or afraid of something
Example: He is nervous when he makes a speech in front of crowds.
(adjective) anxious about something or afraid of something
Example: He is nervous when he makes a speech in front of crowds.
painful /ˈpeɪnfl/
(adjective) causing you pain
Example: The old photograph brought back painful memories.
(adjective) causing you pain
Example: The old photograph brought back painful memories.
harvest /ˈhɑːrvɪst/
(noun) the time of year when the crops are gathered in on a farm, etc.; the act of cutting and gathering crops
Example: We had a good harvest this year.
(noun) the time of year when the crops are gathered in on a farm, etc.; the act of cutting and gathering crops
Example: We had a good harvest this year.
toothache /ˈtuːθeɪk/
(noun) a pain in your teeth or in one tooth
Example: I've got a toothache.
(noun) a pain in your teeth or in one tooth
Example: I've got a toothache.
comb /kəʊm/
(noun) a flat piece of plastic or metal with a row of thin teeth along one side, used for making your hair neat; a smaller version of this worn by women in their hair to hold it in place or as a decoration
Example: I can't find my brush, but I still have my comb.
(noun) a flat piece of plastic or metal with a row of thin teeth along one side, used for making your hair neat; a smaller version of this worn by women in their hair to hold it in place or as a decoration
Example: I can't find my brush, but I still have my comb.
all the time /ɔːl ðə taɪm/
(adv. phr.)
Example: I wish you'd stop criticizing me all the time.
(adv. phr.)
Example: I wish you'd stop criticizing me all the time.
be bad for /bi bæd fɔːr/
Example: Beer is bad for you.
Example: Beer is bad for you.
be in a lot of pain /biː ɪn ǝ ǀɒt ǝv peɪn/
Example: She was clearly in a lot of pain.
Example: She was clearly in a lot of pain.
be scared of /biː skeəd ǝv/
Example: I'm scared of snakes.
Example: I'm scared of snakes.
cavity /ˈkævəti/
(noun) a hole or empty space inside something solid
Example: There is a cavity in my tooth.
(noun) a hole or empty space inside something solid
Example: There is a cavity in my tooth.
do the washing /duː ðə ˈwɒʃɪŋ/
(v.ph.)
Example: I do the washing every day.
(v.ph.)
Example: I do the washing every day.
drill /drɪl/
(noun) a tool or machine with a pointed end for making holes
Example: They are going to drill for oil nearby.
(noun) a tool or machine with a pointed end for making holes
Example: They are going to drill for oil nearby.
follow one's advice /ˈfɒləʊ wʌnz ədˈvaɪs/
(v. phr.)
Example: I think you should follow your mother's advice.
(v. phr.)
Example: I think you should follow your mother's advice.
have an appointment with /hæv ən əˈpɔɪntmənt wɪð/
(v. phr.)
Example: I have an appointment with my doctor today.
(v. phr.)
Example: I have an appointment with my doctor today.
hygiene /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/
(noun) the practice of keeping yourself and your living and working areas clean in order to prevent illness and disease
Example: In the interests of hygiene, please wash your hands.
(noun) the practice of keeping yourself and your living and working areas clean in order to prevent illness and disease
Example: In the interests of hygiene, please wash your hands.
ironing /ˈaɪərnɪŋ/
(noun) the task of pressing clothes, etc. with an iron to make them smooth
Example: I must do the ironing tonight.
(noun) the task of pressing clothes, etc. with an iron to make them smooth
Example: I must do the ironing tonight.
keep somebody away /kiːp ˈsʌmbədi əˈweɪ/
(v. phr.)
Example: Her illness kept her away from work for several weeks.
(v. phr.)
Example: Her illness kept her away from work for several weeks.
neglect /nɪˈɡlekt/
(verb) to fail to take care of somebody/something
Example: He neglected to write to her.
(verb) to fail to take care of somebody/something
Example: He neglected to write to her.
pain /peɪn/
(noun) the feelings that you have in your body when you have been hurt or when you are ill
Example: This cream helps to relieve the pain.
(noun) the feelings that you have in your body when you have been hurt or when you are ill
Example: This cream helps to relieve the pain.
surgery /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
(noun) medical treatment of injuries or diseases that involves cutting open a person’s body and often removing or replacing some parts; the branch of medicine connected with this treatment
Example: The patient had surgery on his heart.
(noun) medical treatment of injuries or diseases that involves cutting open a person’s body and often removing or replacing some parts; the branch of medicine connected with this treatment
Example: The patient had surgery on his heart.
take exercise /teɪk ˈeksəsaɪz/
(v. phr.)
Example: You should take exercise every day to keep fit.
(v. phr.)
Example: You should take exercise every day to keep fit.
unhealthy /ʌnˈhelθi/
(adjective) not having good health; showing a lack of good health
Example: They looked poor and unhealthy.
(adjective) not having good health; showing a lack of good health
Example: They looked poor and unhealthy.