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Avoid (uhVOID): verb - to not go near something, to stay away |
If you go on a diet, you have to avoid fatty foods. He tried to avoid his English test by going to the nurse's office, but the nurse said he was all right. |
Vapor (VĀpr): noun - mist or gas, air with some moisture |
When she combined the two liquids, strange vapors rose form the test tube. It is a good idea to stay away from vapors that smell bad. |
Exposed (exPOSD): adj - being in the open or being in the presence of something new |
She tried to cover herself in insect repellent, but she left her knee exposed and got some insect bites. He enjoyed the museum. He was exposed to many new artists. |
Inhalation (inhulĀshun): noun - an inhale, a breath inward |
When I got my shot, the nurse told me to take a slow inhalation. While I thought about breathing in slowly, she pricked my arm. |
Caution (KAHshun): noun - a warning, a sign or speech for preventing harm |
I always read caution labels on medicine bottles. There was a big sign that said "caution" near the school. I think they are doing some new construction work. |
Practice: Complete the sentences. Answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. If you want to calm down, you can take a long, slow ____________________.
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1. inhalation, 2. exposed, 3. avoids, 4. caution, 5. vapors
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