B2
perspiration vs respiration
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| perspirationnoun/ˌpɜːr.spəˈreɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the salty liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot, nervous or have been exercising | Goes with beads of perspiration | Example The room was hot, and his shirt was soaked with perspiration. |
| respirationnoun/ˌres.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the process of breathing in and out; also how living cells use oxygen to make energy | Goes with artificial respiration | Example Artificial respiration saved the swimmer after he was pulled from the water. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Aerobic needs oxygen.