Healthcare Initiative (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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friendly

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(adj) /ˈfrɛndli/ kind and pleasant to others Example: She is very friendly to everyone.

function

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(n) /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ a specific purpose or role that something serves Example: The function of a toaster is to make bread brown.

generate

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(v) /ˈdʒɛn.ə.reɪt/ to produce or create something Example: The sun can generate energy for the plants.

governor

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(n) /ˈɡʌvərnər/ a person who is in charge of a state or a region and makes decisions for the people Example: The governor makes important decisions for the state.

graduate

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(v) /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪt/ to complete a course of study and receive a degree or diploma Example: I will graduate from high school this year.

greatest

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(adj) /ˈɡreɪtɪst/ the highest in quality or degree Example: She is the greatest singer in the world.

headline

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(n) /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/ the title or main point of a news article or story Example: The headline was very interesting.

heritage

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(n) /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/ the cultural traditions, values, and history that are passed down from previous generations Example: Our heritage is important to us.

historic

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(adj) /hɪˈstɔrɪk/ important in history or very old and valuable Example: The building is historic and should be preserved.

homeless

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(adj) /ˈhoʊm.ləs/ without a home, usually living in public places Example: The homeless man asked for food.

hospital

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(n) /ˈhɒspɪtl/ a place where people go to receive medical treatment when they are sick or injured Example: He went to the hospital to feel better.

identify

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(v) /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ to recognize or name someone or something Example: I can identify the bird by its color.

identity

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(n) /aɪˈdɛnɪti/ the qualities or characteristics that make a person who they are Example: Her identity is special to her.

incident

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(n) /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ an event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual or unexpected Example: The fire was a scary incident.

increase

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(v) /ɪnˈkriːs/ to make something larger in size, number, or amount Example: We need to increase the number of books.

indicate

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(v) /ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/ to show or point out something Example: Please indicate where the book is.

industry

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(n) /ˈɪndəstri/ a group of businesses that produce similar goods or services Example: The car industry is very big.

innocent

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(adj) /ˈɪnəsənt/ not guilty of a crime or wrong action; free from guilt Example: The innocent person did not commit a crime.

instance

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(n) /ˈɪn.stəns/ a particular example or case of something Example: This is an instance of good teamwork.

interest

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(n) /ˈɪntrəst/ a feeling of wanting to know or care about something Example: I have an interest in reading books.

internal

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(adj) /ɪnˈtɜrnəl/ happening or existing inside a person or thing Example: The internal clock helps you wake up.

Master the Oxford 3000 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.

Below are the words you’ll focus on in this session:

friendly
function
generate
governor
graduate
greatest
headline
heritage
historic
homeless
hospital
identify
identity
incident
increase
indicate
industry
innocent
instance
interest
internal

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