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Key Vocabulary for Injuries & First Aid
cut
cut
[noun]

a break or opening in the skin or flesh, often caused by a sharp object or injury

Ex: The cut was so deep that it bled for several minutes .
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opening
opening
[noun]

an empty or unobstructed space in or between things

Ex: Rain blew in through an opening in the roof .
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skin
skin
[noun]

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

Ex: The spa offered treatments to rejuvenate and pamper the skin.
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to happen
to happen
[Verb]

to come into existence by chance or as a consequence

Ex: If you mix these chemicals , an explosion could happen.
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sharp
sharp
[Adjective]

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

Ex: The thorns on the rose bush were sharp, causing a painful prick if touched .
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to touch
to touch
[Verb]

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

Ex: The musician 's fingers lightly touched the piano keys , creating a beautiful melody .
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knife
knife
[noun]

a sharp blade with a handle that is used for cutting or as a weapon

Ex: We used the chef 's knife to chop the onions .
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paper
paper
[noun]

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

Ex: The printer ran out of paper, so he had to refill it to continue printing .
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rock
rock
[noun]

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

Ex: The seabirds nested on the rocks high above the water .
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fall
fall
[noun]

a sudden loss of balance resulting in dropping to the ground

Ex: A fall in the hallway led to a bruised knee .
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anyone
anyone
[pronoun]

used for referring to a person when who that person is does not matter

Ex: I 'll be happy to talk to anyone who is interested in volunteering .
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to wash
to wash
[Verb]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

Ex: We should wash the vegetables before cooking .
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clean
clean
[Adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: The hotel room was clean and spotless .
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

Ex: Drinking water frequently helps with dehydration.
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to remove
to remove
[Verb]

to take something away from a position

Ex: She carefully removed the staples from the stack of papers .
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dirt
dirt
[noun]

unwanted or messy substances, such as dust, mud, or grime

Ex: He tried to remove the dirt from his jacket with a brush .
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germ
germ
[noun]

a small living organism that causes disease or infection

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carefully
carefully
[Adverb]

cautiously and attentively, so as to avoid harm, danger, or mistakes

Ex: They carefully crossed the street in heavy traffic .
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to heal
to heal
[Verb]

to become healthy again

Ex: Patients have recently healed after undergoing medical procedures .
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dirty
dirty
[Adjective]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: The dirty dishes in the restaurant 's kitchen needed to be washed .
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bandage
bandage
[noun]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

Ex: After the injury , the doctor instructed him to change the bandage daily to ensure proper healing .
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plaster
plaster
[noun]

a small medical dressing that one can stick over a wound or cut in order to keep it clean and protect it

Ex: After the injection , the nurse placed a small plaster on his arm .
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack .
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to keep
to keep
[Verb]

to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

Ex: They keep the fridge stocked with fresh ingredients .
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safe
safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .
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wet
wet
[Adjective]

still moist and not dry

Ex: His hands were covered in wet ink from the freshly printed newspapers .
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a few
a few
[determiner]

used to indicate a small number of items, people, or things

Ex: The teacher asked the students to complete a few exercises for homework .
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to close
to close
[Verb]

to come together or move toward each other in order to grip, clamp, or secure an object

Ex: The hands of the worker closed around the tool , ready to use it .
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The snail moved slowly but steadily towards the leaf .
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pain
pain
[noun]

the unpleasant feeling caused by an illness or injury

Ex: The pain from his sunburn made it hard to sleep .
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better
better
[Adjective]

recovered from a physical or mental health problem completely or compared to the past

Ex: The fresh air made her feel instantly better.
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

(of cuts, wounds, etc.) extending far beneath the surface of the skin, often reaching multiple layers of tissue

Ex: The deep laceration required immediate medical attention .
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to bleed
to bleed
[Verb]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

Ex: Last week , I accidentally cut my finger , and it bled for a while .
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person
person
[noun]

one human

Ex: The talented artist was a remarkable person, expressing emotions through their captivating paintings .
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to see
to see
[Verb]

to have a meeting with a specialist for advice, examination, etc.

Ex: I'm seeing a therapist to work through some personal issues.
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right
right
[Adjective]

proper for a particular purpose or situation

Ex: He picked the right ingredients for the recipe .
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way
way
[noun]

a procedure or approach used to achieve something

Ex: They debated the most effective way to teach grammar .
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careful
careful
[Adjective]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

Ex: We have to be careful not to overwater the plants .
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The detective carefully examined the crime scene , looking for any objects that might provide clues .
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tool
tool
[noun]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

Ex: A wrench is a handy tool for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts .
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safely
safely
[Adverb]

in a way that avoids harm or danger

Ex: The chef handled the sharp knives safely, avoiding accidents in the kitchen .
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to [pay] attention

to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

Ex: The lecture was so engaging that it was easy to pay full attention throughout.
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to cut
to cut
[Verb]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

Ex: They cut the cake into slices to share with everyone .
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item
item
[noun]

a distinct thing, often an individual object or entry in a list or collection

Ex: This item is not available in our online store .
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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It 's common to see tourists in the city during the summer .
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everyday life

the normal and routine activities and experiences that happen each day to people

Ex: Everyday life in a bustling city often includes crowded public transport and busy streets .
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simple
simple
[Adjective]

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

Ex: The instructions were simple to follow , with clear steps outlined .
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care
care
[noun]

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

Ex: The hospital provides compassionate care to all patients , ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met .
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to [take] care of {sb/sth}

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

Ex: He promised to take care of the plants while his friend was on vacation.
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to prevent

to stop something from happening

Ex: The lock on the door helps prevent burglaries in the neighborhood .
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