Headway - Pre-intermediate - Everyday English (Unit 8)

Here you will find the vocabulary from Everyday English Unit 8 in the Headway Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "allergy", "swollen", "diarrhea", etc.

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Headway - Pre-intermediate

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

Ex: He always gets a sore throat when the weather changes
cold [noun]

a mild disease that we usually get when viruses affect our body and make us cough, sneeze, or have fever

Ex:
diarrhea [noun]

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

Ex: Chronic diarrhea may indicate underlying conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ) or inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD ) .
flu [noun]

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

Ex: He has a high fever ; it might be the flu .
allergy [noun]

a medical condition in which one's body severely reacts to a specific substance if it is inhaled, touched, or ingested

Ex: The doctor advised her to avoid dairy products because of her lactose allergy .
sprain [noun]

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

Ex: Rest and ice are important for recovery from a sprain , along with gentle stretching exercises .
ankle [noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

Ex: He wore a brace to support his injured ankle .

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

Ex: Common causes of food poisoning include bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli found in improperly handled food .
to cough [verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Please cover your mouth when you cough .
to blow [verb]

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

Ex: The magician held a deck of cards and blew on them , causing one card to rise and float in the air .
fever [noun]

a condition when the body temperature rises, usually when we are sick

Ex: The doctor said the fever should subside in a couple of days .
to ache [verb]

to feel a prolonged physical pain in a part of one's body, especially one that is not severe

Ex:
to hurt [verb]

to feel pain in a part of the body

Ex: He said his tooth hurt every time he drank something cold .
gland [noun]

an organ in the body that produces certain chemical substances to be used in the body or to be discharged into the surroundings

Ex:
swollen [adjective]

(of a part of the body) unusually large, particularly because of an injury or illness

Ex: After the surgery , her face remained swollen for a few days .

to cause food, drink, or another substance to pass from the mouth down into the stomach, using the muscles of the throat

Ex: The baby is learning how to swallow solid foods .
sick [adjective]

having nausea and wanting to vomit

Ex: The smell of spoiled food made her feel sick .

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

Ex: If you sneeze into your hand , remember to wash it afterwards .