Healthcare Initiative (Oxford 3000 Vocabulary Series)

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(adj) kind and pleasant to others Example: She is very ______ to everyone.

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friendly

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

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function

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(v) to produce or create something Example: The sun can ______ energy for the plants.

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generate

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

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governor

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

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graduate

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

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greatest

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

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headline

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

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heritage

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

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historic

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

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homeless

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

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hospital

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(v) to recognize or name someone or something Example: I can ______ the bird by its color.

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identify

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

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identity

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(n) an event or occurrence, especially one that is unusual or unexpected Example: The fire was a scary ______.

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incident

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

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increase

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(v) to show or point out something Example: Please ______ where the book is.

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indicate

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

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industry

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

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innocent

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(n) a particular example or case of something Example: This is an ______ of good teamwork.

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instance

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

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interest

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

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internal

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