IDIOMS
To meet or spend time with someone socially, esp. someone important or famous
RUB SHOULDERS WITH
If you have a headache, you should take some _______ to feel better.
A) remedy
B) therapy
C) medicine
D) treatment
C) medicine
A disease in which the body cannot control the level of sugar in the blood
Diabetes
She always doubted her abilities and felt quite _______ in new situations.
SECURE
INSECURE
Despite trying various remedies, he found that the only effective _______ for his condition was a strict diet and regular exercise.
TREATMENT
To cause someone to be very busy
run someone off their feet
Despite years of research, scientists have not yet found a _______ for the common cold.
A) remedy
B) cure
C) treatment
D) prevention
B) cure
A disease of the brain that mainly affects old people and results in the gradual loss of memory, speech, movement, and the ability to think clearly
Alzheimer's
Despite the exciting news, he still felt strangely _______ about the situation.
HAPPY
UNHAPPY
To be protected against a particular disease or illness by particular substances in the blood
TO BE INMUNE
To discover the truth about a situation.
GET TO THE BOTTOM OF SOMETHING
It took several weeks for the wound to _______ completely after the surgery.
A) cure
B) heal
C) treat
D) recover
HEAL
A serious infectious disease that can attack many parts of a person's body, especially their lungs
TUBERCULOSIS
The instructions were confusing and completely _______ when trying to set up the device.
HELPFUL
UNHELPFUL
The doctor explained that the flu was highly _______ and could spread quickly through close contact.
Think of a word that describes something that can easily be passed from one person to another, especially when talking about diseases.
CONTAGIOUS
To start something new or difficult without help or preparation.
BE THROWN IN AT THE DEEP END
To prevent infections while traveling, the nurse recommended getting a _______ before the trip.
A) dose
B) shot
C) tablet
D) capsule
SHOT
A serious disease caused by a virus that destroys the body's natural protection from infection.
AIDS/HIV - Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
The report contained several mistakes and was quite _______ in its details.
ACCURATE
INACCURATE
After the surgery, it took her several weeks to feel better.
RECOVER
-> After the surgery, her _______ took several weeks.
RECOVERY
Feeling ill.
FEEL UNDER THE WEATHER
In order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, it is essential to receive a _______ that targets specific viruses or bacteria.
A) remedy
B) vaccine
C) antibiotic
D) therapy
VACCINE
A sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, sometimes causing a loss of the ability to move particular parts of the body
A STROKE
She agreed to help with the project, but she did so _______ because she had other commitments.
WILLING
UNWILLINGLY
The hospital, _______ specializes in emergency care, performed a life-saving blood _______ on the patient who had lost a significant amount of blood.
WHICH, TRANSFUSION