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Illness Flashcards - Vocabulary Practice for TOEFL
These exercises focus on Illness Vocabulary
List of Illness Words for the TOEFL
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Word |
Definition |
Example |
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Aggravate |
To make a situation or condition worse. |
Smoking can aggravate respiratory illnesses. |
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Decrepit |
Worn out or weakened due to age or neglect. |
The decrepit building was unsafe for use. |
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Disease |
A condition that impairs normal functioning. |
Scientists are working to find a cure for the disease. |
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Fatally |
In a way that causes death. |
The driver was fatally injured in the accident. |
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Forensics |
The application of scientific methods to crime investigation. |
Forensics helped determine the cause of death. |
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Persist |
To continue to exist or happen, especially when unwanted. |
Symptoms persisted despite treatment. |
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Prognosis |
A forecast of the likely course of a disease or situation. |
The doctor gave a positive prognosis for recovery. |
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Terminal |
Leading to death; incurable. |
The patient was diagnosed with a terminal illness. |
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Vein |
A blood vessel that carries blood toward the heart. |
The nurse inserted a needle into the vein for the injection. |
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Wound |
An injury to the body, often involving broken skin. |
The soldier’s wound required immediate attention. |
Usage in TOEFL Exam Formats
Reading Section
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Words like disease, prognosis, and terminal often appear in passages about health or medical advancements.
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Example Question: What does the passage suggest about the prognosis for this disease?
Listening Section
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Terms such as forensics, persist, and wound may be used in academic lectures or discussions.
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Example: “The forensics team discovered evidence in the victim’s veins.”
Writing Section
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Use advanced words like aggravate, fatally, and decrepit to enhance essays.
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Example Sentence: “The prognosis for terminal patients can improve with early intervention.”
Speaking Section
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Employ terms like vein, persist, or aggravate to articulate ideas during speaking tasks.
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Example: “Certain factors, such as pollution, can aggravate chronic illnesses.”
Common Mistakes
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Misusing "Aggravate" for Simple Annoyances:
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Mistake: "Loud noises aggravate me."
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Correction: "Loud noises annoy me, but they can aggravate a headache."
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Confusing "Forensics" with Generic Science:
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Mistake: "Forensics is used in biology research."
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Correction: "Forensics is used in crime scene investigations."
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Misapplying "Fatally" for Non-Lethal Outcomes:
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Mistake: "The mistake fatally ruined his presentation."
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Correction: "The mistake severely ruined his presentation."
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Using "Terminal" in Non-Final Contexts:
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Mistake: "The terminal decision was made by the manager."
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Correction: "The final decision was made by the manager."
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Overgeneralizing "Vein" to Mean All Blood Vessels:
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Mistake: "The artery carries blood to the heart, like a vein."
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Correction: "The vein carries blood to the heart, while the artery carries blood away."
FAQ
What does "prognosis" mean in medical contexts?
"Prognosis" refers to the predicted outcome or course of a disease, such as recovery chances.
How is "forensics" used in the TOEFL?
"Forensics" relates to scientific methods in criminal investigations, often appearing in lectures or passages about law and science.
Can "terminal" refer to anything other than illness?
Yes, "terminal" can also refer to the end of a process, like an airport terminal or a terminal point in a sequence.
What’s the difference between "disease" and "illness"?
"Disease" is a specific medical condition, while "illness" refers to the experience or state of being unwell.
Why is "persist" important in discussing health?
"Persist" describes symptoms or conditions that continue despite treatment, often key in medical discussions.
