the pressure of blood as it travels around the body
The nurse took my blood pressure and wrote it down on the chart.
complex
not being simple
The map was very complex and difficult to understand.
conclude
to form an opinion after careful thought
After you see all of the evidence, I’m sure you will conclude that my dog did not go into your garden.
instinct
the natural way a person or animal thinks or behaves that is not learned
An animal’s natural instinct is to live.
pride
a feeling of respect for or being satisfied with successes that you or other people close to you have achieved
My brother takes a great deal of pride in his accomplishments.
primary
having the most importance
The first five or six years of school is often called primary school because it is the beginning.
satisfied
pleased with the results of something
She was satisfied with her performance on the test.
situation
the particular events and conditions that affect someone or something at a certain time and place
An animal on the street may see a car coming. In this situation, the animal escapes instinctly.
social
relating to human society and the way it is lived and organized
Most schools organize social events for the students.
touch
to feel something by putting fingers or another body part on it
When touched, the worm’s blood pressure and heart rate go up.