aid

He succeeded with the aid of a completely new method he discovered.

I thought a phonetic spelling might aid in pronunciation.

 

temporary

The government will provide temporary accommodation for up to three thousand people.

The party has been taking on staff, including temporary organizers.

 

injury

The victim suffered a dreadful injury and lost a lot of blood. 

He was out of work owing to a physical injury.

 

bleed

If you cut your finger, it will bleed.

The cut on my arm bleed for a long time.

 

ankle

Her ankle caught on a root, and she almost lost her balance.

John twisted his ankle badly.

 

choke

A small child could choke on the doll's hair.

A courtroom lawyer must never choke up under pressure.

 

cupboard

There's an extra blanket in the bottom drawer of the cupboard.

The kitchen cupboard was stocked with tins of soup.

 

skin

In severe cases, the skin can crack.

If your skin becomes red, consult your doctor.

 

organ

He was lucky that the bullet hadn't entered a vital organ.

This paper is the official organ of the Socialist Party.

 

barrier

A train plowed into the barrier at the end of the platform.

She took a step nearer to the barrier.

 

ray

A ray of sunlight thrust out through the clouds.

I suggested that he rest, and sent him for an X-ray.

 

complex

Today's complex buildings require close teamwork between the architect and the builders.

Our culture is more complex than he knows.

 

variety

The most amazing thing about nature is its infinite variety.

This small country has an amazing variety of landforms.

 

liquid

The compressed gas is cooled and condenses into a liquid.

Boil for 20 minutes until the liquid has reduced by half.

 

radiation

The material can absorb outward-going radiation from the Earth. 

The star grew 30% brighter and threw off huge amounts of radiation.

 

mild

It wasn't anything serious. A mild stomach upset, that's all.

Wash your face thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water.

 

mildly

I'm only mildly surprised.

The soup tasted mildly spicy.

 

pan

Put a pan of salted water on to boil.

If you are using the same pan, clean it out.

 

stove

The stove is on wheels so it can be shuffled around easily.

I quickly drew my hand away from the hot stove.

 

tissue

He shook his head and wiped his tears with a tissue.

The tissue is examined microscopically to rule out or confirm cancer.

 

swollen

My eyes were so swollen I could hardly see.

Its population is swollen by 360,000 refugees.

 

scissors

She picked up a pair of scissors from the windowsill.

Left-handers have trouble using can-openers, scissors, and potato peelers.

 

unbearable

The waiting became almost unbearable.

I was in terrible, unbearable pain.

 

basin

Place the eggs and sugar in a large basin.

She tipped the flour into the basin.

 

bandage

Use a bandage to support the affected area.

Apply a dressing to the wound and bandage it.

 

vital

The vital clue to the killer's identity was his nickname

His function is vital to the accomplishment of the agency's mission.

 

symptom

It is probable that the medication will suppress the symptom without treating the condition.

What appearance is the symptom of hepatitis?

 

kettle

I filled the kettle while she was talking and plugged it in.

I'll put the kettle on and make us some tea.

 

wrist

Hanging from his right wrist is a heavy gold bracelet.

The fate line begins close to the wrist.

 

damp

They all walked barefoot across the damp sand to the water's edge.

The bunk mattress was hard, the blankets prickly and slightly damp.

 

sleeve

He wore a black band on the left sleeve of his jacket.

He cleaned the flakes away with his coat sleeve.

 

blouse

Wash the blouse in warm soapy water.

Will you please mend the sleeve of my blouse?

 

tight

It is better to stretch the tight muscles first.

Just hold tight to my hand and follow along.

 

tightly

I shivered and pulled my scarf more tightly round my neck.

The sudden height dizzied her and she clung tightly.

 

firm

Firm determination moves mountains.

In the light of Nixon's firm convictions, the outcome of this dispute was foreordained.

 

firmly

The front door is locked and all the windows are firmly shut.

This tradition is also firmly rooted in the past.

 

throat

She took a sip of water to moisten her dry throat.

She wore a string of pearls at her throat.

 

ceremony

The appointed hour of the ceremony was drawing nearer.

They will receive their awards at a ceremony.

 

bravery

He deserves the highest praise for his bravery.

He was decorated for bravery in battle.

 

pressure

He was under pressure to resign.

He is being constantly monitored with regular checks on his blood pressure.

 

ambulance

He screamed for his wife to call an ambulance.

We got an ambulance and rushed her to hospital.