of or relating to the stomach
Last year the number one reason was stomach and abdominal pains, with 5,000 cases.
actively
producing or involving movement, exertion, or other effort
The boys actively worked in charities.
amino acid
one of the acids that form proteins in living things
This is an essential amino acid in the human diet.
amongst
within (a group)
Power is a big value amongst people today.
antidote
a substance that counteracts a poison
There is no known antidote to the poison.
apparatus
equipment
The apparatus is used for pumping water out of a fish tank.
ascend
to go up
Cathy ascended the stairs to Linton’s room.
barb
a sharp, pointed, hook-like structure
He ordered the blacksmith to put the barbs on it.
burrow
to dig
Squirrels burrow deep into the ground to store their food.
certification
official approval to do something
He has a certification as a math teacher.
competent
having the necessary skills to do something well
Lilly was a competent pianist with many years of experience.
curb
to reduce
He needs to learn to curb his temper.
cure
medication or remedy for some disease or illness
In fact, however, almost any cure can work.
deflect
to cause something that is moving to change direction
He deflected the ball back toward me.
diarrhea
a condition in which a person passes waste often and in liquid rather than solid form
Side effects include diarrhea and constipation.
disoriented
lost or confused
After waking up from the car accident, he was very disoriented.
dose
a measured amount of a medicine
People who drink caffeine regularly require higher doses of caffeine to achieve the same effects.
eel
a type of fish with a long, snakelike body
Unlike other fish, eels don't have scales on their bodies.
effectiveness
the ability to produce a desired result
The effectiveness of the new medicine has not been proven by the Food and Drug administration.
entice
to attract
The smell of her food enticed me to have a taste.
exertion
hard effort
The competition requires exertion and a strong mind, but the men are ready for the challenge.
Holy Grail
something sought after for its great significance
A successful relationship is the Holy Grail in life for most people.
hormonal
of or relating to the hormones, substances produced in the body that infl uence its growth and development
His acne was a hormonal problem.
illicit
not allowed
Overall use of illicit drugs showed little change.
illusion
a false appearance
Magicians can sometimes create illusions that astonish people.
metabolism
the processes by which the body uses nutrients to grow, heal, and make energy
What you do in the 15 to 30 minutes after eating your evening meal sends powerful signals to your metabolism.
nitrogen
an odorless, colorless chemical that makes up a large part of the atmosphere
Some plants can take the nitrogen out of the air and use it to help them grow.
placebo
a substance given to a patient that has no physical effect but may have a psychological one
Studies report that two placebo pills will relieve pain more than one placebo pill.
potent
strong; powerful
Depending on which perfume or clone you choose, some can be very potent.
regulator
a part of scuba equipment which a diver puts in the mouth and breathes into
Cover with the lid and add the pressure regulator.
retention
keeping; holding
Officials are focusing on job creation, not job retention.
strenuous
requiring great energy and effort
Cutting wood is a strenuous work.
testicular
of or relating to the testes, the male reproductive glands that produce sperm
There is no real known cause for testicular cancer.
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