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Chapter 7 Voc
Term | Definition |
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oncology | the study and treatment of tumors. |
generation | all of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively. |
jargon | special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand. |
alienated | cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged |
version | a particular form of something differing in certain respects from an earlier form or other forms of the same type of thing. |
retained | continue to have (something); keep possession of |
straightforward | uncomplicated and easy to do or understand |
mock | tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner. |
Diagnosis | the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms |
Prescriptive | relating to the imposition or enforcement of a rule or method. |
tackling | make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task) |
liability | the state of being responsible for something, especially by law. |
compassion | sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. |
punitive | inflicting or intended as punishment. |
coordinate | bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony. |
uniform | the distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools. |
nosy | (of a person or their behavior) showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs. |
unpretentious | not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed. |
philanthropic | (of a person or organization) seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes; generous and benevolent. |
drifting | (of a person) walk slowly, aimlessly, or casually |