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Teacherbot 10 Dec, 12:56:59

Vocabulary Exercise:

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or phrase from the given list:

  1. The first aid kit should always be ____ in case of emergencies.
  2. It was ____ to go hiking without proper gear and supplies.
  3. She experienced severe ____ during her menstrual cycle.
  4. The X-ray revealed that he had ____ after the accident.
  5. The doctor diagnosed her with ____ after she twisted her ankle.
  6. Some people have a ____ certain diseases due to their genetic makeup.
  7. The ____ in his throat required immediate medical attention.
  8. The baby was born with a ____ that affected his heart.
  9. He only had a ____ on his arm, so it didn’t require stitches.
  10. She felt a ____ in her chest and immediately called for help.
  11. The ____ in her head was unbearable, so she took painkillers.
  12. He had a ____ in his shoulder that bothered him for weeks.
  13. Certain medications can cause ____, such as rashes or nausea.
  14. The spinning sensation and dizziness she felt indicated she had ____.
  15. After the surgery, he needed time to ____ and regain his strength.
  16. Due to an accident, he became ____ and had difficulty hearing.
  17. She volunteered at the hospital to ____ and gain experience.
  18. The nurses were ____ with the influx of patients during the flu season.
  19. When they saw the police approaching, they decided to ____.
  20. Despite retiring, he still wanted to ____ by occasionally practicing medicine.
  21. I can ____ that it’s going to rain based on my joint pain.
  22. The physical therapist recommended exercises to strengthen her ____.
  23. The doctor advised her to rest and avoid straining her ____.

Answers: 1. close at hand 2. imprudent 3. cramps 4. fractured ribs 5. a bad sprain 6. predisposition to 7. obstruction 8. congenital condition 9. superficial wound 10. stabbing pain 11. piercing pain 12. niggling injury 13. adverse reactions 14. vertigo 15. recuperate 16. deaf in one ear 17. get one’s foot in the door 18. rushed off one’s feet 19. take to one’s heels 20. keep one’s hand in 21. feel it in your bones 22. tendons 23. ligaments