Unit 12 - Part 2 · Interchange Beginner Vocabulary List

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

"He coughs loudly during the night."

"The patient continued to cough for several weeks after recovering from the flu because his lungs were still irritated and inflamed."

a condition when the body temperature rises, usually when we are sick

"He has a high fever."

"The child's fever spiked overnight, so his parents decided to take him to the doctor."

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

"He has a sore throat."

"A sore throat made speaking difficult today."

pleased about something

"I am glad to see you."

"I am glad that you came to visit me because I missed you very much."

regular and without any exceptional features

"That is a common bird."

"While not exceptional, the quiet village offered a common, peaceful way of life."

a treatment or medicine for a disease or to reduce pain that is not severe

"This remedy helps my cold."

"Drinking warm tea with honey is a popular home remedy for soothing a sore throat."

a herb with small white flowers and a pleasant, soothing aroma

"Chamomile tea is caffeine-free and soothing."

"Chamomile was a daisy like flower dried for tea with a sweet apple like flavor."

a liquid medicine that helps one to stop coughing

"He took cough syrup."

"The doctor recommended this cherry-flavored cough syrup for her persistent nighttime cough."

a soup made from chicken, vegetables, herbs, and sometimes noodles or rice, often consumed during times of illness or in cold weather

"Mom made chicken soup."

"During the winter, a warm bowl of chicken soup is incredibly comforting and nourishing."

a type of medication used to relieve the symptoms of the common cold, such as runny nose, cough, and sore throat

"She needs cold medicine."

"He took some cold medicine to alleviate his sore throat and stuffy nose."

liquid medication dropped into the eye with the use of a special device that releases one drop at a time

"Use eye drops now."

"She carefully administered the prescribed eye drops to soothe her irritated and dry eyes."

a type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.

"She took aspirin for high fever."

"Aspirin can help reduce fever and relieve mild pain but taking too much can cause stomach bleeding and other serious side effects."

a medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

"The antacid relieves his heartburn."

"An antacid is a medicine that neutralizes stomach acid and relieves heartburn or indigestion."

liquid medication sprayed into the nose with the use of a special device

"Use the nasal spray."

"The doctor advised him to use the nasal spray twice daily to reduce his allergies."

a waterproof bag filled with frozen material, such as crushed ice, used to cool parts of the body to reduce swelling, relieve pain, etc.

"The ice pack reduces his swelling."

"The ice pack numbed the sprained ankle and reduced inflammation during the first twenty four hours."

a small round medication we take whole when we are sick

"He has to take a pill for his blood pressure."

"The doctor told him to take one small pill every morning with a glass of water before eating."

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

"He is exhausted."

"The exhausted hiker collapsed on the ground after climbing the steep mountain trail for eight hours without a break."

a suggestion or an opinion that is given with regard to making the best decision in a specific situation

"Good advice helps."

"She gave me valuable advice about my career."

not conscious or awake

"The baby is asleep."

"The baby finally fell asleep after crying for an hour and the exhausted parents quietly left the room and closed the door."

to give someone what they need

"Can you help me please?"

"Can you help me carry these heavy boxes upstairs because I cannot lift them alone."

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

"We need electricity daily."

"Electricity powers our homes, schools, and hospitals, making modern life much more convenient."

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

"The color is natural."

"The natural light in the room made it feel warm and inviting without the need for any lamps or overhead lighting fixtures."

to make a person or thing different

"The weather can change quickly."

"The new manager plans to change the company's entire marketing strategy to increase customer engagement."

a mild disease that we usually get when viruses affect our body and make us cough, sneeze, or have fever

"I have a cold."

"She decided to stay home from work because she caught a nasty cold."

used to show our agreement or satisfaction with something

"All right, let us go."

"All right, let us go to the park now before it gets dark outside."

to receive or come to have something

"I get a present."

"She was thrilled to finally get the promotion she had been working towards for so long."

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

"Drink plenty of water daily."

"It is recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water per day to stay properly hydrated and healthy."

to reach for something and hold it

"Please take this book."

"He reached out to take the offered hand and gratefully accepted the assistance."

to remain in a particular place

"Please stay here."

"We decided to stay at home and watch a movie instead of going out."

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

"I work hard every day."

"She decided to work on improving her language skills by immersing herself in the local culture."

to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else

"Don't hurt yourself."

"Be careful when you are climbing the ladder, you don't want to hurt yourself and break a bone."

(of a body part) feeling painful or tender, often as a result of injury, strain, or illness

"My muscles are sore."

"After the marathon, my legs were incredibly sore for several days."

lacking moisture or liquid

"The desert is dry."

"The dry desert air cracked her lips and made her skin feel tight so she applied lotion and lip balm every few hours."

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

"My heart beats."

"Regular cardiovascular exercise is vital for maintaining a healthy heart and overall well-being."

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

"Do not beat the drum."

"The aggressive crowd began to beat the man after they wrongly accused him of stealing their belongings."

to be deprived of or stop having someone or something

"Do not lose your keys."

"It is easy to lose your sense of direction when navigating through the dense, unfamiliar forest."

a part of an object, broken or cut from a larger one

"I ate a piece of cake."

"She carefully examined the intricate piece of jewelry, noting its exquisite craftsmanship."

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

"His skin is very soft."

"Skin needs care in cold weather to stay healthy."

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

"The brain controls the body."

"The brain is very powerful and processes information quickly."

a gesture or action used to convey a message without using words

"He gave a signal."

"The referee raised his arm as a signal to stop the game."

to not move anymore

"The car will stop."

"Please stop the vehicle immediately if you observe any unusual warning lights."

an organism's smallest unit, capable of functioning on its own

"A cell is tiny."

"Each living organism is composed of one or more basic cells."

to use words and give someone information

"Tell me the truth please."

"Please tell me the truth about what happened last night because I deserve to know the facts."