English Result - Upper-intermediate - Unit 10 - 10C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 10 - 10C in the English Result Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "suffocate", "swollen", "scald", etc.

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injury [noun]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

Ex: She 's been doing exercises to heal her shoulder injury .

treatment [noun]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

Ex: Physical therapy was a crucial aspect of her treatment plan to rehabilitate her injured knee .

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 .

ankle [noun]

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

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

broken [adjective]

(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.

Ex:

wrist [noun]

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

Ex: The doctor checked the patient 's pulse by feeling their wrist .

bee sting [noun]

a painful mark on the skin caused by the sting of a bee

Ex: He was allergic to bee stings , so he always carried an epinephrine pen .

wasp [noun]

a winged insect with a powerful sting and black and yellow colors

Ex: The wasp 's nest hung like a papery lantern from the eaves of the house , a testament to the insect 's industrious nature .

jellyfish [noun]

a sea creature that has a bell-shaped body, which is gelatinous and transparent, long thin tentacles and a poisonous sting

Ex: While swimming in the ocean , she spotted a jellyfish and made sure to keep her distance .

to sting [verb]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

Ex: The wasp stung the child when it felt cornered .

ant [noun]

a small insect that lives in a colony

Ex: The ant 's ability to lift objects many times its own weight never ceased to amaze scientists .

snake [noun]

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

Ex: Snakes are cold-blooded animals , relying on external sources to regulate their body temperature .

mosquito bite [noun]

a small, raised mark on the skin caused by the bite of a mosquito, often accompanied by itching and swelling

Ex: The mosquito bite left a small bump on his arm .

bruised [adjective]

(of body parts) having a discolored mark due to broken blood vessels, typically caused by an injury or pressure

Ex: He limped slightly on his bruised ankle after the soccer game .

to treat [verb]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

Ex: Instructors often teach individuals how to treat minor injuries .

to bleed [verb]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

Ex: It 's essential to apply pressure to a wound to stop it from bleeding excessively .

to suffocate [verb]

to struggle for breathing due to the lack or reduced amount of oxygen

Ex: The room was so stuffy that she began to suffocate and had to open a window .

to scald [verb]

to injure oneself with hot liquid or steam

Ex: The clumsy waiter accidentally scalded a customer with hot coffee .

to heal [verb]

to become healthy again

Ex: The injury is currently healing with the prescribed treatment .

to faint [verb]

to suddenly lose consciousness from a lack of oxygen in the brain, which is caused by a shock, etc.

Ex: The sight of blood can be distressing for some people and may cause them to faint .

bandage [noun]

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

Ex: In case of an emergency , it ’s important to know how to properly use a bandage to dress a wound .

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: Keep a box of plasters in your first aid kit for emergencies .

antiseptic [adjective]

preventing the growth of harmful microorganisms

Ex: The doctor recommended using an antiseptic solution to clean the area .

cream [noun]

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

Ex: The chef drizzled cream over the warm apple pie .

stitch [noun]

a loop, thread, etc. that physicians use in order to sew the edges of a wound together

Ex: The wound was cleaned , and then the surgeon placed stitches to promote healing .

painkiller [noun]

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

Ex: He reached for an over-the-counter painkiller to alleviate his muscle pain from the workout .

sprained [adjective]

(of a joint) injured by the overstretching or tearing of the tissue

Ex: A sprained elbow can be very painful , especially when bending your arm .

to choke [verb]

to not be able to speak clearly and normally due to experiencing very strong emotions

Ex: It ’s not uncommon to choke when discussing difficult topics that bring up strong feelings .

to burn [verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The forest burned for days , leaving behind a trail of destruction .

English Result - Upper-intermediate
Unit 1 - 1A	Unit 1 - 1B	Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 2 - 2A
Unit 2 - 2B	Unit 3 - 3C	Unit 4 - 4B	Unit 4 - 4D
Unit 5 - 5B	Unit 5 - 5C	Unit 5 - 5D	Unit 6 - 6A
Unit 6 - 6B	Unit 6 - 6C	Unit 7 - 7A	Unit 7 - 7B
Unit 7 - 7C	Unit 7 - 7D	Unit 8 - 8A	Unit 8 - 8B
Unit 8 - 8D	Unit 9 - 9A	Unit 9 - 9D	Unit 10 - 10A
Unit 10 - 10C