The successful reduction of hospital-acquired infections was considered an important __________ by the quality team.
accomplishment
I usually go to the salon to ________ ________ ________ once a year.
dye my hair
Don’t forget to ______ ______ the address so you won’t lose it.
write down
I had to stop several times while walking up the __________ in my neighborhood.
steep hills
Parents should be strict sometimes, but also ______ when their children make small mistakes.
lenient
Going to the gym after work is tiring, but ________ ________ ________ to stay healthy.
it’s worth it
I _______ _______ staying late if a patient needs more care.
I don't mind
The surgeon used skin _____ to repair the damaged area.
grafting
She couldn’t ________ being nervous before the interview.
deny
The sky turns orange and pink during __________.
sunset
The patient used light ________ to improve arm strength during therapy.
dumbbells
We appreciated her ________ when discussing the project’s budget.
straightforward
The patient was _______ after the surgery and responded well.
awake
I prefer to go shopping in the morning to avoid the crowds at __________.
rush hour
The elderly man had _______ walking after the operation.
trouble
Many ______ struggle to balance career and family life.
working moms
She ignored the instructions and said, “______.”
I will do it my way
I had to hold my umbrella tightly because it was very __________ outside.
windy
After the _______ , the streets were completely flooded.
pour down
The audit showed that staff often had to __________ due to the high number of emergency cases.
work overtime
She had to ______ the song ______ ______ before the concert.
learn by heart
After studying all morning, I decided to __________ for half an hour.
Say hello to ...
The effects of the medication ________ for about six hours.
lasted
The toddler _______ when his toy broke.
threw a tantrum
After experiencing chest pain, the patient was asked to do a __________ at the clinic.
Cardiac stress test
I _______ _______ _______ when the internet is slow.
can't stand it
First, we wash our hands, then put on aprons, prepare the ingredients, ______.
and so on
At international sports events, each country’s ______ ______ is performed.
national anthem
He drank too much at the party and woke up with a terrible ________.
hangover
The nutritionist had to ________ the patient’s check-up because the lab results weren’t ready.
put off
She felt ________ after failing the exam twice.
hopeless
I admire the way she _______ when things got difficult.
handled the situation
When the candle started burning the curtain, we had to __________ immediately.
put it out!
The patient _______ the mosquito bite despite instructions not to.
scratched
The company offered a _______ to anyone who found the missing documents.
reward
She’s a ________ employee of the clinic.
former
It’s important for siblings to ______ each other to have a happy home.
get along with / get on with
She likes to _______ about her high exam scores.
brag
The patient was advised to start slowly before trying to ________ ________ in the hills.
go hiking
He wants to _____ _____ the truth about what happened.
find out
The report showed an __________ in compliance after new training sessions were introduced.
increase
The country continues to ______ with economic problems.
struggle
After the operation, the patient was transferred to a ______ to move to the recovery room.
wheelchair
Good memories can _______.
last forever
After studying all morning, I decided to __________ for half an hour.
take a nap
The reporter appeared on screen with some __________ about the earthquake.
breaking news
The teacher was ____ with students who submitted late homework.
lenient
Before joining the gym, I decided to take a __________ to be sure it was safe to exercise.
stress test
The students practiced the fire safety ______ every week.
drill
After cleaning the house all day, I had a terrible __________.
backache
The old diner still has a ______ in the corner that plays rock ’n’ roll.
jukebox
I _______ my English teacher on my way home.
ran into
The dog _______ at the stranger at the door.
barked
Her nephew is so ________ that he refuses to share his toys.
spoiled
I need to go to the immigration office tomorrow to __________.
renew my visa
My skin _______ after touching the plant.
itched
The resort is famous for its natural ________.
hot springs
There’s always a ________ during vaccination campaigns.
bunch of people
The _______ broke several windows in the house.
hail
He started to ________ ________ to build muscle.
lift weights
The medical records must include the date and time when the __________ was inserted.
catheter /ˈkæθ.ə.tər/
She works hard so she ______ traveling abroad once a year.
can afford
After spraining his ankle, my cousin went to see a __________ for proper recovery advice.
Sports physician
You can borrow my car ______ you drive carefully.
as long as
Doctors must ______ the hospital codes ______ ______.
know by heart
She goes to the cinema ______, usually on weekends.
once in a while
After twisting his ankle, he started to _____.
limp /lɪmp/
It’s important to communicate clearly to ______ during team meetings.
get to agreements
__________ the concert next weekend? Tickets are almost sold out.
Have you heard about ...
The family said the hospital was confusing, “like a ________,” so the staff improved the signage.
maze
The patient lost movement in his lower _____ after the accident.
limbs /lɪms/
The clinic provides a wide range of services, from cardiology to rehabilitation.
wide range
She ________ a brilliant idea for the project.
came up with
__________ if I locked the door before leaving the house.
I'm not sure
After the doctor explained the benefits of __________, the family felt more confident about the treatment.
Dialysis /daɪˈæl.ə.sɪs/
I’m going to the ________ ________ on Saturday to change my hairstyle.
hair salon
I laughed so hard that my __________ hurt.
belly
I usually ________ my time between work and family.
split my time
Meditation and journaling are activities that many people use for __________.
personal growth
He doesn’t want to talk about which political ________ he supports, because it’s a sensitive topic.
party
___________, but I can’t remember where I met her.
Her name rings a bell
I can’t _______ her any longer.
put up with
He told me he never has time to call, but I know ________ ________.
that's bullshit
When I had the flu last year, I stayed home on __________ for a whole week.
sick leave
After gaining weight during the holidays, I decided to consult a __________ for advice.
Nutritionist /nuːˈtrɪʃənɪst/
Even after winning the award, she stayed _______.
humble
Children should help with simple ______ like washing the dishes.
chores
She bought a bag of frozen ______ at the market.
shrimps
The doctor shared the results __________ the research team.
among
We were worried about the storm, but everyone arrived home ________ ________.
safe and sound
After dancing all night at the party, my __________ a lot.
feet hurt
The medical team must inform patients about the potential __________ when they stop using certain drugs.
rebound effect
Everything was ready for the surgery, but something ______ with the equipment.
went wrong
The rain began to ________ ________ just as we left the house.
pour down
The clinic will ______ the accreditation documents next week.
submit
My headphones always __________ when I use them at the gym.
run out of battery
With the right treatment, the patient is ________ ________ to regain full mobility.
most likely
I ordered a plate of grilled ______ at the seafood restaurant.
prawns /ˈprɔːns/
He lost a lot of money due to _____.
gambling
She was so tired that she quickly _______ _______.
fell asleep