Illness
1. aggravate v. To make worse; to anger or intensify
Running will aggravate your sore knees.
Parts of speech
aggravation n
2. decrepit adj. Weakened or worn out because of age,
illness, or excessive use
The once-beautiful building was now dirty, decrepit, and
roofless.
3. disease n. An unhealthful condition caused by an
infection or a long-term physical problem
Thanks to developments in medicine, many once-fatal diseases
can now be cured.
4. fatally adv. Causing death or disaster
The soldier was fatally wounded in the battle.
Parts of speech
fatality n, fatal adj
5. forensics n. The use of science and technology to
investigate facts in criminal cases
Advances in the study of forensics have made it much easier
to identify criminals from very small traces of evidence.
Parts of speech
forensic adj
6. persist v. To continue to exist; to hold to a purpose,
despite any obstacle
If your symptoms persist, you should go see a doctor.
Lola persisted in her efforts to become a lawyer.
Parts of speech
persistence n, persistent adj
7. prognosis n. An educated guess of how something will
develop, especially a disease
The room fell silent when the doctor gave Senator Grebe a
grim prognosis of months of treatment.
8. terminal adj. Located at an end; approaching death
The cancer ward at the hospital held both terminal and
recovering patients.
Parts of speech
terminate v, terminally adv
9. vein n. Any of the tubes that form a branching system,
especially those that carry blood to the heart
She became fascinated with human anatomy, especially when
she learned how veins transport oxygen.
10. wound v. To inflict an injury on
Sometimes he didn’t realize his sharp humor could wound as
well as entertain.
Parts of speech
wound n
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