Extensive Reading-Book D Unit 62 (E)

alter

to change, to make different
He altered the recipe by reducing the salt and adding some cumin.

antidepressants

a drug given to alleviate depression
Some people receive antidepressants unnecessarily.

apparent

clear, obvious
It was apparent that the student had studied a great deal for the final exam.

consensus

agreement
The consensus of the community members was that the city should build a new park.

diagnosis

of identifying a disease or reaching a conclusion
Dr. Jones's diagnosis was that the man had broken his ankle.

distinct

different, separate
The two theories were distinct in nature.

fractures

a slight crack or break
She suffered a fracture to her wrist as result of the fall.

hallucinations

an idea or perception that is not based on reality
He suffered hallucinations of robbers in his house after taking an illicit drug.

hypnosis

a trance, as if being asleep
The patient desired hypnosis to see if her problems could be revealed.

identity

a distinguishing characteristic
His identity was not revealed until after the trial was completed.

inclusion

of being included, of being part of something
The athlete's inclusion in the hall of fame was a great honor.

integrate

make a part of
Traditional television is integrated as it contains images, sound and text.

interacting

to have contact, to act upon something else
The two gentlemen interacted over dinner at the restaurant.

knowledge

of having information or having learned something
The professor's knowledge of the subject was incredibly high.

multiple

more than one, several
multiple choice tests are a favorite of college students.

prognosis

a prediction
The prognosis for the man's health was not good.

renewed

to make new again, to restore
The woman sent her passport to the consulate to have it renewed.

reviving

to bring back to life, to restore consciousness
The paramedics tried to revive the elderly man but it was no use.

tranquilizers

a drug given to make a person more calm
The young man was given a tranquilizer after the car accident.

unite

to join, to bring together
People in the pueblo united to celebrate their independence day.