Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Expert

©(Luxottica via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pediatric /pee-dee-A-trik/ [adjective] – related to the medical care of children The hospital opened a new pediatric clinic to treat young patients with asthma. progression /pruh-GRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of developing or moving forward over time Doctors monitored the progression of the illness during regular checkups. retinal /RET-n-uhl/ [adjective] – related to the retina of the eye Regular eye exams can help detect retinal problems at an early stage. glaucoma /glaw-KOH-muh/ [noun] – a serious eye disease that damages vision due to high pressure in the eye Early testing can help prevent…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fatality /fey-TAL-i-tee/ [noun] – a death caused by an accident, disaster, or dangerous event The storm caused one fatality in a small coastal town. misidentification /mih-sy-den-tuh-fi-KAY-shun/ [noun] – the act of recognizing or naming something incorrectly A misidentification of chemicals in the lab led to a temporary safety alert. edible /ED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – safe to eat The guide showed which plants in the forest were edible during the survival class. nausea /NAW-zee-uh/ [noun] – a feeling of sickness in the stomach The passenger felt nausea during the long boat ride across the lake. amatoxin /a-muh-TOK-sin/ [noun]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hypothermia /hahy-puh-THUR-mee-uh/ [noun] – dangerously low body temperature Doctors warned that hypothermia could occur during long hikes in the mountains without proper clothing. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something from happening Travelers were advised to take preventive measures like using insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites. snowshoeing /SNOH-shoo-ing/ [noun] – walking over snow using special wide shoes Park rangers said that snowshoeing was safe on marked trails where avalanche risk was low. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage activity or development Teachers introduced new reading materials to stimulate students’ interest in literature. fortify /FAWR-tuh-fahy/…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revitalize /ree-VAI-tuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to give new life, energy, or success to something The program aimed to revitalize public interest in simple fitness routines. contention /kuhn-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or opinion that is argued or stated A major contention among experts was whether calisthenics could replace weighted training. amplify /AM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to increase the strength or effect of something Influencers helped amplify the visibility of calisthenics videos. calibrated /adjective/ [KAL-uh-bray-tuhd] – carefully adjusted for a particular purpose The trainer introduced calibrated increases in intensity for advanced students. provisional /pruh-VI-zhuhn-uhl/ [adjective] – for the present…
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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vial /VAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a small glass or plastic container used to hold liquid medicine The doctor prepared several vials of vaccine before the community health drive. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The plan to build a new highway became contentious after residents disagreed about the route. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – dangerous or likely to cause harm The factory warned employees that certain chemicals were hazardous and required special gloves. ambiguous /am-BIG-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – not clear or having more than one possible meaning The instructions on the sign…
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©(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. autism /AW-tiz-uhm/ [noun] – a developmental condition that affects communication and behavior A health organization said recent reports about autism were not supported by scientific evidence. consensus /kuhn-SEN-suhs/ [noun] – general agreement among a group of people Scientists reached a consensus that the new treatment is safe for most patients. conclusion /kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – a final judgment or decision based on evidence The committee announced its conclusion that more safety tests were needed. dismiss /dis-MIS/ [verb] – to decide that something is not important, true, or worth considering The board dismissed…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. botulism /BOCH-uh-liz-uhm/ [noun] – a serious illness caused by toxins from certain bacteria Doctors treated a rare case of botulism linked to homemade fermented fish. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination The new airport project faced public scrutiny because of concerns about cost and safety. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and large increase Hospitals reported a surge in flu cases after winter temperatures dropped sharply. debilitating /duh-BI-luh-tay-tuhng/ [adjective] – causing weakness or reducing the ability to function A debilitating virus spread through the community and left many people too weak to work. consequential…
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©(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volatility /vahl-uh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation that changes quickly and unpredictably The economic volatility made it difficult for small businesses to plan for the future. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – an interruption that stops something from working normally Internet disruptions in the area made it hard for students to join online classes. dependence /dih-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the state of needing or relying on something or someone The town’s dependence on one factory made the community vulnerable when it closed. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a result or consequence, especially one that is not obvious…
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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is imperative to drink clean water during hot weather. ubiquitous /yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/ [adjective] – seeming to be everywhere Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life. ameliorate /uh-MEEL-yuh-reyt/ [verb] – to make a bad or unpleasant situation better Exercise can ameliorate stress after a long day at work. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous when painting each small flower. substantiate /suhb-STAN-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to show something to be true, or to support a claim with…
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©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivate /KUHL-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to develop or improve something through effort or care The school project aims to cultivate teamwork and responsibility among students. consciousness /KON-shuhs-nis/ [noun] – awareness or understanding of something The campaign increased public consciousness about the dangers of smoking. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [noun] – a person who publicly supports or recommends a cause or policy Animal rights advocates continue to push for stronger protection laws. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and structures, such as roads, bridges, or power supplies, that a country or community needs…
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