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States & Conditions — Lesson 13

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affluence

ˈæf.lu.əns

Abundant wealth — many people aspire to a life of affluence.

The affluence of the neighborhood was evident in the large homes.

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agitation

ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən

A mental state of extreme emotional disturbance — he tried to calm his agitation with deep breaths.

She felt a growing agitation as the interview approached.

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agoraphobia

ˌæɡərəˈfoʊbiə

A morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place) — his agoraphobia made it impossible for him to attend the concert.

She struggles with severe agoraphobia and rarely leaves her apartment.

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aids

eɪdz

AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a serious medical condition — world AIDS Day is observed on December 1st every year.

Advances in medicine have significantly improved the lives of people living with AIDS.

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ailment

ˈeɪlmənt

An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining — she stayed home to rest because of a minor ailment.

She stayed home to rest because of a minor ailment.

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ailments

ˈeɪlmənts

An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining — stress can cause many different ailments.

Many common ailments can be treated at home.

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alcoholism

ˈælkəhɔːlɪzəm

A chronic medical condition in which someone is unable to control their — many families are affected by alcoholism.

He has been struggling with alcoholism for many years.

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alert

əˈlɜrt

Condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action — you need to stay alert at all times.

You need to stay alert at all times.

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alerting

əˈlɜrtɪŋ

A state of readiness to respond — the smoke alarm was alerting us to the fire.

The smoke alarm was alerting us to the fire.

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alerts

əˈlɜrts

Condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action — I received several alerts on my phone this morning.

I received several alerts on my phone this morning.

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allergies

ˈælɚdʒiz

Allergies are the body's negative reactions to certain substances like pollen — I have allergies to pollen and dust.

I have allergies to pollen and dust.

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allergy

ˈælərdʒi

A condition in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a substance (such — I have an allergy to peanuts.

I have an allergy to peanuts.

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