Vocabulary Enrichment 13

CURE
/ kyʊər / [kyoo r] (n.)
– a treatment for a particular sickness or disease

Example: Scientists are still looking for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

Additional info: Cure may also refer to anything that solves a problem.

INHIBIT
/ ɪnˈhɪb ɪt / [in-HIB-it] (v.)
– to slow down or stop something

Example: Antibiotics can inhibit infection.

Additional info: It may also mean “to prevent someone from doing something.”

RECOGNIZE
/ ˈrɛk əgˌnaɪz / [rek-uh g-nahyz] (v.)
– to be aware of someone or something seen before

Example: The dog recognized his trainer.

Additional info: Recognize may also mean “to accept that something is true.”

PREFERENCE
/ ˈprɛf ər əns / [PREF-er-uh ns] (n.)
– a liking toward something or someone over another

Example: Some animals share the same preference in food.

Additional info: Prefer (v.) means “to favor or desire someone or something.”

RESTORE
/ rɪˈstɔr / [ri-STAWR] (v.)
– to bring something back

Example: The patient was able to restore his hearing after the surgery.

Additional info: It may also mean “to return something.”

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