Medical Treatments

12 words in this vocabulary list

verb to take action based on something, to do something as a result of a decision or information

  • The board of directors will act on the recommendations put forth by the committee.
  • I'll act on your advice and see how it goes.
  • I'll act on that tip and hopefully make some money.
  • She decided to act on her feelings and finally confess her love to him.

noun a person who takes the place of another

verb to take turns or to occur in turns

adjective occurring or following by turns

adverb alternately

  • The committee decided to choose an alternate route for the project.
  • Let's take the alternate path to avoid traffic.
  • I heard there's an alternate way to get in without waiting in line.
  • She always tries to find an alternate solution to any problem.

verb to make or become slightly wet or damp

  • It is important to moisten the soil before planting the seeds.
  • Don't forget to moisten the sponge before cleaning the dishes.
  • I always moisten my lips with lip balm before going out in the cold.
  • The heartfelt words in the letter seemed to moisten her eyes with tears.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, in this case indicating that something is placed or situated on top of ice

  • The figure skaters gracefully glided on ice during the competition.
  • We're going to watch the hockey game on ice tonight.
  • I can't wait to hit the rink and show off my moves on ice.
  • The project was put on ice until further notice.

noun a chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8, a colorless, odorless reactive gas that is essential for life

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  • Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis.
  • I feel so much better after taking a deep breath of fresh oxygen.
  • I need some O2 to clear my head.
  • His presence is like a breath of fresh oxygen in this stale office environment.

noun a type of flammable, waxy substance commonly used in candles, cosmetics, and other products

  • The paraffin wax is commonly used in candle-making due to its low melting point.
  • I need to buy some paraffin for my mom's birthday candles.
  • Hey, can you grab me some paraffin for the bonfire tonight?
  • Her words were like paraffin, igniting a firestorm of controversy.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'suppressive' describes something that suppresses or inhibits.

  • The suppressive medication was prescribed to control the patient's symptoms.
  • She always wears suppressive gear when she goes riding on her motorcycle.
  • I can't believe you're still using that suppressive old phone.
  • The suppressive atmosphere in the office made it difficult for employees to speak up.

noun an event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure

verb to act or behave toward someone in a specific way, typically a good or kind way

  • The company decided to treat its employees to a fancy dinner to show appreciation for their hard work.
  • Let's treat ourselves to some ice cream after a long day at work.
  • I'm going to treat myself to a shopping spree this weekend.
  • Kindness is like a treat for the soul, spreading joy wherever it goes.

noun a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions

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pronoun There is no applicable pronoun for the word 'venom'.

preposition There is no applicable preposition for the word 'venom'.

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  • The venom of a snake can be deadly if not treated promptly.
  • I heard that spider venom can make you really sick.
  • Watch out for that guy, he's got venom in his words.
  • Her words were filled with venom as she lashed out in anger.

noun a skin condition characterized by loss of pigment in patches

  • Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment.
  • My friend was diagnosed with vitiligo last year and has been learning to embrace her unique skin.
  • Some people call vitiligo 'vit'
  • In a world full of colors, vitiligo adds its own beautiful shade of uniqueness.

VBT

noun VBT is an acronym that stands for Variable Bitrate Technology, a method used in audio and video encoding to optimize file size and quality.

  • The company implemented a new VBT system to track employee productivity.
  • I heard they're using some kind of VBT software to monitor everyone's work.
  • I'm not a fan of that VBT thing they're making us use at work.
  • The VBT of the situation became clear once all the data was analyzed.

noun a synthetic compound used as an analgesic and antipyretic

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  • Acetopyrine is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat pain and inflammation.
  • I took some acetopyrine for my headache and it worked like a charm.
  • I need to pop some acetopyrine to get rid of this annoying pain.
  • Her words were like acetopyrine, soothing the emotional pain of those around her.