Face2Face Advanced "Unit 3 - 3B" Vocabulary

Here, you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - 3B in the Face2Face Advanced coursebook, such as "swell up," "flare up," "go around," etc.

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well [interjection]

used to express contemplation, or fill the gaps in communciation

Ex: Well , let me think about it for a moment before I respond .

to swell up [verb]

to get bigger abnormally, often due to inflammation or fluid accumulation

Ex: Allergic reactions can make the face swell up , making it important to seek medical attention .

to pick up [verb]

to catch an infectious disease or illness from someone or something

Ex: Due to poor hygiene conditions , it 's easy to pick up infections in some areas .

to block up [verb]

to become obstructed or clogged, typically preventing normal movement or flow

Ex: The drain blocked up after the heavy rain , causing flooding in the street .

to go down with [verb]

to become affected by an illness

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to go around [verb]

(of an infectious disease) to be transmitted or spread from person to person

Ex: Preventing the spread of COVID-19 requires measures to ensure it does n't go around in the community .

to put on [verb]

to prescribe a medical treatment or medication to someone

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to come out in [verb]

(of a person's skin) to become covered in spots or a similar condition because of a sickness or allergy

Ex: The child came out in a rash after coming into contact with poison ivy during a nature hike .

to come off [verb]

to stop taking medicine, a drug, alcohol, etc.

Ex: It 's important to consult a professional when you want to come off certain medications .

to flare up [verb]

(of an illness or disease) to suddenly worsen or become active again after a period of improvement

Ex: The skin condition flared up due to exposure to the sun , causing discomfort .

to come on [verb]

to begin to develop or appear, especially in the context of a condition, illness, or feeling

Ex: I think a storm is coming on ; the sky looks darker .