Reading for the Real World 3/e-Intro Unit 03 (E)
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absorption
the process of taking in and making part of an existing whole
absorption is the process in which grains of rice soaks up the water in which it is immersed in.
afterward
at a later time
Afterwards, we all went out to dinner together.
chemical
a substance made joined elements or molecules
Some chemicals will explode if you mix them together.
commonly
often
We commonly go to church on Sunday morning.
consist (of)
to be made up of
The cakes consist of flour, milk, eggs and butter.
consume
to eat or drink
I'm looking for a car that doesn't consume so much gas.
erase
to remove from existence or memory
It is better to do mathematics on a blackboard than on a piece of paper because chalk is easier to erase.
impatient
not patient; not willing to wait for something or someone
The impatient child cried because he wanted to leave .
ineffective
not having the intended effect
The new drug was ineffective.
kidney
either of two organs in the body that remove waste from the blood and make urine
Blood is filtered in the kidney.
lifestyle
the way a person lives
They enjoyed an income and lifestyle that many people would envy.
liver
a large organ of the body that produces bile and cleans the blood
Parasites found in meat can cause heart, liver, and eye problems.
minimize
to reduce or keep to a minimum
Both Zach and Tony bought a specially made swimming suit that could minimize resistance against water and help them swim faster.
nonetheless
however; still
nonetheless, they usually throw away a very nutritious part of the fruit―the peel.
nutrient
a substance that a living thing needs to live and grow
The soil was full of nutrients that would help crops grow well.
obese
fat in a way that is unhealthy
The introduction of fast foods is the leading cause of obesity in developing countries.
permanent
lasting or continuing for a long time or forever
The mother was worried because her daughter's permanent teeth have not come in yet.
physically
related to or involving the body
She felt physically sick before the exam.
pollutant
something that pollutes
The stream is filled with many pollutants from the factory.
procedure
a medical treatment or operation
Technically, the procedure is brain damage.
realistic
based on what is real rather than on what is hoped for
It isn't realistic to think that you can teach your dog to talk.
relieve
to reduce or remove (an unpleasant feeling)
Exercise is an effective way to relieve the stress of university life.
seep
to flow or pass slowly through small openings
Milk was seeping from the bottom of the carton onto the table.
substance
a material of a particular kind
The box was filled with an unknown substance.
surgical
having to do with surgery
The surgical operation resulted in failure.
temporarily
for a limited amount of time
Joe temporarily left the office. He'll be back in a moment.
tissue
a material that forms the parts of a plant or animal
Can you had me a tissue?
transformation
a complete change
The historical structure underwent a huge transformation that resulted in its preservation for many years to come.
undermine
to make weaker or less effective
Anxiety undermines the intellect.
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