Reading for the Real World 3/e-Intro Unit 03 (E)

absorption

the process of taking in and making part of an existing whole

absorption is the process in which grains of rice soaks up the water in which it is immersed in.

afterward

at a later time

Afterwards, we all went out to dinner together.

chemical

a substance made joined elements or molecules

Some chemicals will explode if you mix them together.

commonly

often

We commonly go to church on Sunday morning.

consist (of)

to be made up of

The cakes consist of flour, milk, eggs and butter.

consume

to eat or drink

I'm looking for a car that doesn't consume so much gas.

erase

to remove from existence or memory

It is better to do mathematics on a blackboard than on a piece of paper because chalk is easier to erase.

impatient

not patient; not willing to wait for something or someone

The impatient child cried because he wanted to leave .

ineffective

not having the intended effect

The new drug was ineffective.

kidney

either of two organs in the body that remove waste from the blood and make urine

Blood is filtered in the kidney.

lifestyle

the way a person lives

They enjoyed an income and lifestyle that many people would envy.

liver

a large organ of the body that produces bile and cleans the blood

Parasites found in meat can cause heart, liver, and eye problems.

minimize

to reduce or keep to a minimum

Both Zach and Tony bought a specially made swimming suit that could minimize resistance against water and help them swim faster.

nonetheless

however; still

nonetheless, they usually throw away a very nutritious part of the fruit―the peel.

nutrient

a substance that a living thing needs to live and grow

The soil was full of nutrients that would help crops grow well.

obese

fat in a way that is unhealthy

The introduction of fast foods is the leading cause of obesity in developing countries.

permanent

lasting or continuing for a long time or forever

The mother was worried because her daughter's permanent teeth have not come in yet.

physically

related to or involving the body

She felt physically sick before the exam.

pollutant

something that pollutes

The stream is filled with many pollutants from the factory.

procedure

a medical treatment or operation

Technically, the procedure is brain damage.

realistic

based on what is real rather than on what is hoped for

It isn't realistic to think that you can teach your dog to talk.

relieve

to reduce or remove (an unpleasant feeling)

Exercise is an effective way to relieve the stress of university life.

seep

to flow or pass slowly through small openings

Milk was seeping from the bottom of the carton onto the table.

substance

a material of a particular kind

The box was filled with an unknown substance.

surgical

having to do with surgery

The surgical operation resulted in failure.

temporarily

for a limited amount of time

Joe temporarily left the office. He'll be back in a moment.

tissue

a material that forms the parts of a plant or animal

Can you had me a tissue?

transformation

a complete change

The historical structure underwent a huge transformation that resulted in its preservation for many years to come.

undermine

to make weaker or less effective

Anxiety undermines the intellect.