real; true
We've had the model for the new building approved, so now it's time to start construction on the actual building.

as an outcome or consequence of
as a result of his hard work, the student was awarded several academic scholarships.

to harm something physically
Tom damaged the car by crashing into a tree.

to decide; to find the truth
It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.

a suden and inefficient supply of blood to the heart usually due to a blockage in the artery
If cholesteral gets built up in your arteries, it can cause a heart attack.

to make better
The secretary of state is credited with having improved trade relations with Southeast Asian countries.

a substance that you take to treat an illness
Although medicine doesn't taste good, it helps you feel better.

approval to do something
The teenager had to ask for permission to use his parents' car.

an unpleasant effect of a drug that happens in addition to the main effect
Chemotherapy is effective in treating cancer, but the side effects are what gets the people very sick.

genuinely, truthfully
We truly feel that she is the right person for the job.