Tag Archive: health – expert

Vocabulary: proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time What drew her to the area was its proximity to the capital. aerosol /AIR-uh-sawl/ [noun] – a mixture of particles (extremely small pieces of matter) and the liquid or gas that they are contained in, that can spread through the air The research’s focus is entirely on the question of aerosol particle size analysis. contagious /kuhn-TEY-juhs/ [adjective] – (of a disease) able to be caught by touching someone with the disease or something the person has touched or worn, or (of a person) having this type of disease The new disease proved to be a contagious…
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Vocabulary: engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] to become involved in something All residents in the town engage in several feasts every month. inconvenience /in-kuh n-VEEN-yuh ns/ [noun] a state or an example of problems or trouble, often causing a delay or loss of comfort The manager and staff apologized because of the inconvenience that the customers experienced. groggy /GROG-ee/ [adjective] weak and unable to think clearly or walk correctly, usually because of tiredness or illness I can’t focus on answering my exams well because I feel groggy. retain /ri-TEYN/ [verb] to keep or continue to have something My sister needs to retain taking her vitamins for better health. peace of mind /pees uhv mahynd/…
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Vocabulary: mild /mahyld/ [adjective] not violent, severe, or extreme After swimming in the lake he had a mild infection in his eyes. fatigue /fuh-TEEG/ [noun] extreme tiredness The doctor gave me a shot of vitamins to see if it would improve my strength and remove my physical fatigue. paracetamol /peh-ruh-SEE-tuh-maal/ [noun] a drug used to reduce pain A severe headache and its associated side-effects can be safely relieved within minutes without having to resort to aspirin or paracetamol. inflame /in-FLEYM/ [adjective] (of a part of the body) red, painful, and swollen, especially because of infection Some cleansers help remove simple blackheads but are unsuitable for whiteheads, pimples that are inflamed….
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Vocabulary: bacteria /bak-TEER-ee-uh/ [noun] very small organisms that are found everywhere and are the cause of many diseases Bacteria is very helpful in our digestive system since it helps body substances not to break down. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way One of the vitamins or minerals that help regulate the body temperature is magnesium. weaken /WEE-kuhn/ [verb] to (cause to) become less strong, powerful, determined, or effective Stephanie’s heartbeat weakened after having various therapies. strenuous /STREN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy The thesis’ leader took a strenuous strategy to make their project…
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Vocabulary: buddhist /BOO-duhst/ [noun] – someone who believes in Buddhism The Japanese Tea Ceremony was developed by Zen Buddhist monks in the 16th century, and it quickly became very popular. engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] – to take part in something The students will engage in volunteering activities this spring vacation. conclude /kuh n-KLOOD/ [verb] – to decide something after studying all the information about it very carefully The experiment concluded that the vaccine is safe for humans and animals. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – especially of a disease or something bad continuing for a long time He had a chronic headache that lasted for a week. malady /MAL-uh-dee/ [noun] – a disease Even…
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Vocabulary: privilege /PRIV-uh-lij/ [noun] – a right or advantage that only a small number of people have Only the trusted employees were given the privilege of traveling to other countries with their families. surreal /suh-REE-uhl/ [adjective] – like a dream, strange Living in another country feels surreal, but it takes a lot of hard work and sacrifices. isolated /AHY-suh-ley-tid/ [adjective] – feeling unhappy because of not seeing or talking to other people She only feels more isolated now that she moved to a place far from her family. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] –the rate at which a person, company, or country does useful work The team’s productivity decreased when their manager…
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Vocabulary: prone /prohn/ [adjective] likely to experience a particular problem more often than is usual People who are prone to aggression can be dangerous. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] to reduce something to the least possible level or amount Minimize unnecessary bad thinking habits in order to obtain positive effects. refrain /ri-FREYN/ [verb] to avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something Refrain from using smartphones every night to avoid sleepless nights. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] to connect someone or something in your mind She associates herself with people who can inspire her. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] a particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality You have to gain…
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Vocabulary: epidemiology /ep-i-dee-mee-OL-uh-jee/ [noun] the scientific study of diseases and how they are found, spread, and controlled in groups of people John is an epidemiology specialist, so he’s been called up for an interview on the new virus. mucous membrane /MYOO-kuh s MEM-breyn/ [noun] the thin skin that covers the inside surface of parts of the body such as the nose and mouth and produces mucus to protect them Health officials have told us not to touch our mucous membranes to prevent any diseases. porous /PAWR-uhs/ [adjective] allowing liquid or air to pass through We have to wear porous clothes because this place is getting hot. rhinovirus /rahy-noh-VAHY-ruh s/ [noun] any of…
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Vocabulary: outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] a sudden appearance of something, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant The government ended the rebels’ outbreak with cruel order. contamination /kuh n-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] the state of containing unwanted or dangerous substances Swimming in the lake is not allowed until the contamination is identified and controlled. hygiene /HAHY-jeen/ [noun] the practice or principles of keeping yourself and your environment clean in order to maintain health and prevent disease Even if there is no virus outbreak, we must be consistent in practicing personal hygiene. enforce /en-FAWRS/ [verb] to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted senteTraffic laws…
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Vocabulary: pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] a dangerous disease that infects many people at one time Scientists are working day and night to find a cure for this viral pandemic. mortality /mawr-TAL-i-tee/ [noun] the number of deaths within a particular society and within a particular period of time The mortality rate of infants is still one of the biggest problems in society today. evade /ih-VEYD/ [verb] to avoid or escape from someone or something There was an awkward silence when Rose tried to evade serious questions during her live interview on television. accumulate /uh-KYOOH-myuh-leyt/ [verb] to collect a large number of things over a long period of time The husband failed to…
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