▸ Specimen Drawer

States & Conditions — Lesson 15

I speak Learning

Fast recall sprint

Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

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əˈnʌlmənt

The state of being cancelled or annulled — she requested an annulment rather than a divorce.

The couple sought an annulment after only six months of marriage.

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əˈnɑːməli

Deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule — a magnetic anomaly was detected in the ocean floor.

The test results showed an anomaly that needed further investigation.

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ænˈtæɡənɪzəm

A state of deep-seated ill-will — the antagonism she felt toward him was obvious.

There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.

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əˈfeɪʒə

Inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion — she uses picture cards to communicate because of her aphasia.

After his stroke, he developed aphasia and struggled to find the right words.

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ˈæpəˌplɛksi

A sudden loss of consciousness or voluntary movement caused by bleeding or a — the doctor diagnosed her condition as apoplexy after the MRI scan.

The old man collapsed from apoplexy and was rushed to the hospital.

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əˈriːnə

A particular environment or walk of life — the boxing match took place in a famous arena.

The concert will be held at the new arena downtown.

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əˈriːnəz

A particular environment or walk of life — basketball arenas have specially designed floors.

The band will perform at arenas across Europe this summer.

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Mark each specimen as learned to complete this drawer.