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Health and safety – English vocabulary

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12 English words with meanings: diagnose, overcrowded, prevent, prevention is better than cure, prohibit… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI…

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Word list

  1. diagnose /'daɪ.əɡ.nəʊz/ (verb) — to find what is wrong
    Example: The doctor will diagnose the illness after reviewing the test results.
    Synonyms: identify, determine
  2. overcrowded /oʊvər'kraʊdɪd/ (adjective) — too full of people or things
    Example: The train was overcrowded during the holiday weekend.
    Synonyms: packed, crammed, congested
  3. prevent /prɪ'vent/ (verb) — to stop something before it happens
    Example: Regular exercise can help prevent heart disease.
    Synonyms: avoid, stop, hinder
  4. prevention is better than cure (idiom) — it is better to stop problems early
    Example: Regular exercise proves that prevention is better than cure.
  5. prohibit /prə'hɪbɪt/ (verb) — to officially not allow something
    Example: The school prohibits students from using mobile phones during class.
    Synonyms: forbid, ban, restrict
  6. protect /prə'tekt/ (verb) — keep safe
    Example: Parents always try to protect their children from harm.
    Synonyms: defend, guard, shield
  7. secure /sɪ'kjʊər/ (adjective/verb) — being safe or protected
    Example: Make sure the door is secure before leaving the house.
    Synonyms: safe, protected, stable
  8. serious /'sɪə.ri.əs/ (adjective) — important and possibly dangerous or bad
    Example: This is a serious problem that we need to solve immediately.
    Synonyms: grave, severe, important
  9. surgery /'sɜ:rdʒəri/ (noun) — a medical operation
    Example: She had heart surgery last month and is recovering well.
    Synonyms: operation, procedure, surgical treatment
  10. treat /tri:t/ (verb) — make better or heal
    Example: Doctors can treat the infection with antibiotics.
    Synonyms: heal, cure, medicate
  11. valid /'vælɪd/ (adjective) — accepted as allowed by the rules
    Example: Your passport is still valid for another six months.
    Synonyms: legitimate, lawful, acceptable
  12. warning /'wɔ:r.nɪŋ/ (noun) — a sign of danger
    Example: The manager issued a warning about the risks of ignoring safety rules.
    Synonyms: alert, caution, notice

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