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Health and wellbeing – English vocabulary

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57 English words with meanings: (eating) disorder, active, acute, allergic, allergy… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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  1. (eating) disorder /dɪs'ɔ:rdər/ (noun) — unhealthy eating behavior
    Example: She was diagnosed with an eating disorder and began therapy.
    Synonyms: illness, condition
  2. active /'æktɪv/ (adjective) — full of energy
    Example: She stays active by jogging every morning before work.
    Synonyms: energetic, lively, dynamic
  3. acute /ə'kju:t/ (adjective) — very strong and sudden
    Example: She was taken to the hospital with acute stomach pain.
    Synonyms: severe, intense, sharp
  4. allergic /ə'lɜ:dʒɪk/ (adjective) — having an allergy to something
    Example: He is allergic to peanuts and must avoid them completely.
    Synonyms: sensitive, hypersensitive
  5. allergy /'ælərdʒi/ (noun) — a bad body reaction
    Example: She has a severe peanut allergy.
  6. anxiety /æŋ'zaɪəti/ (noun) — feeling worried
    Example: He felt a wave of anxiety before the job interview.
    Synonyms: worry, nervousness, unease
  7. artery /'ɑ:təri/ (noun) — a blood vessel
    Example: The doctor explained that the artery carries blood from the heart.
  8. avoid /ə'vɔɪd/ (verb) — stay away from
    Example: You should avoid eating too much sugar.
    Synonyms: stay away from, shun, evade
  9. benefit /'bɛnɪfɪt/ (noun) — a good result
    Example: One benefit of reading daily is improved concentration.
    Synonyms: advantage, gain, profit
  10. bored /bɔ:d/ (adjective) — feeling uninterested because nothing is interesting
    Example: I felt bored waiting in line for over an hour.
    Synonyms: disinterested, weary, unenthused
  11. chronic /'krɒnɪk/ (adjective) — long-lasting
    Example: She suffers from chronic back pain.
    Synonyms: persistent, long-term, lasting
  12. clumsy /'klʌmzi/ (adjective) — often dropping or breaking things; not graceful
    Example: He is so clumsy that he always drops his phone.
    Synonyms: awkward, uncoordinated, inelegant
  13. counteract /,kaʊntər'ækt/ (verb) — stop from working
    Example: The company introduced new policies to counteract the effects of inflation.
    Synonyms: neutralize, offset, oppose
  14. curb /kɜ:b/ (verb) — keep under control
    Example: The government is trying to curb the spread of the virus.
    Synonyms: restrain, limit, control
  15. cure /kjʊə/ (verb) — treat an illness
    Example: Doctors are working hard to find a cure for the disease.
    Synonyms: remedy, treatment, therapy
  16. depression /dɪ'prɛʃən/ (noun) — deep sadness
    Example: He sought therapy to help with his depression.
    Synonyms: melancholy, sadness, despair
  17. deteriorate /dɪ'tɪəriəreɪt/ (verb) — become worse
    Example: Her health began to deteriorate after the accident.
    Synonyms: decline, worsen, degenerate
  18. diagnosis /,daɪəɡ'noʊsɪs/ (noun) — finding what is wrong
    Example: The doctor made a quick diagnosis after reviewing the test results.
    Synonyms: identification, determination, analysis
  19. disappointment /,dɪsə'pɔɪntmənt/ (noun) — feeling unhappy because things go wrong
    Example: She felt deep disappointment after failing the exam.
    Synonyms: dismay, regret, sadness
  20. disease /dɪ'zi:z/ (noun) — illness or sickness
    Example: Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
    Synonyms: illness, sickness, disorder
  21. dissatisfied /dɪs'sætɪsfaɪd/ (adjective) — not happy or pleased
    Example: He was dissatisfied with the service at the restaurant.
    Synonyms: discontent, unhappy, displeased
  22. elderly /'eldəli/ (adj) — old in age
    Example: The elderly need more healthcare and social support.
    Synonyms: senior, aged, old
  23. emotion /ɪ'məʊʃən/ (noun) — a feeling
    Example: He tried to hide his emotion during the speech.
    Synonyms: feeling, sentiment, passion
  24. emotional /ɪ'moʊʃənəl/ (adjective) — full of strong feelings
    Example: He gave an emotional speech that moved the entire audience.
    Synonyms: touching, sentimental, heartfelt
  25. exacerbate /ɪɡ'zæsəbeɪt/ (verb) — make worse
    Example: His rude comment only served to exacerbate the tension in the room.
    Synonyms: worsen, aggravate, intensify
  26. exercise /'ɛksərsaɪz/ (noun) — physical activity to stay fit
    Example: Daily exercise helps improve both physical and mental health.
    Synonyms: workout, training, fitness activity
  27. exhausting /ɪɡ'zɔ:stɪŋ/ (adjective) — making you very tired
    Example: Running a marathon can be extremely exhausting.
    Synonyms: tiring, draining, fatiguing
  28. harm /hɑ:m/ (noun) — damage or injury
    Example: Too much sun exposure can cause serious skin harm.
    Synonyms: damage, injury, hurt
  29. harmful /'hɑ:mfəl/ (adjective) — causing damage or bad effects
    Example: Smoking is harmful to your lungs.
    Synonyms: dangerous, damaging, injurious
  30. health /hɛlθ/ (noun) — how well your body feels
    Example: Regular exercise is important for good health.
    Synonyms: wellness, fitness, condition

…and 27 more words in this set.

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