Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Expert

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. taxing /TAK-sing/ [adjective] – difficult or needing a lot of thought or effort If the current process becomes too taxing, a bus service provides an alternative. redundancy /ri-DUHN-duhn-see/ [noun] – a situation in which someone loses their job because their employer does not need them Employees are urged to accept voluntary redundancy. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – an innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned An innate interest in the physical world exists in children. drastically /DRAS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is severe and sudden or…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is This clinical trial’s objective was to examine the new vaccine’s effectiveness and safety. brewery /BROO-uh-ree/ [noun] – a company that makes beer or a place where beer is made The beer is prepared for the last process in the brewery before leaving for the cellar of the bar. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something Parents must now participate in committees that organize and…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. finite /FAHY-nahyt/ [adjective] – having a limit or end We must protect the finite resources of the world. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing He has shown great tenacity in his studies of paleontology. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies of energy, money, etc. Warehouse inventories should be depleted by May. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to gradually increase in number or amount Dust and dirt quickly accumulate if a house is not cleaned on a regular basis. constrained /kuhn-STREYND/ [adjective] – forced to…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. (the) forefront /FAWR-fruhnt/ [noun] – the most noticeable or important position The business has consistently been at the forefront of research and technology. industrialized /in-DUHS-tree-uh-lahyzt/ [adjective] – used to describe a country, economy, area, etc. that has many businesses and factories involved in producing goods Natural resources are heavily consumed in industrialized nations. radical /RAD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the most important parts of something or someone; complete or extreme Given the dire circumstances, a radical response is necessary. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The adverse weather conditions were hindering the progress of the construction project. sluggish /SLUHG-ish/ [adjective] – moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power I often feel sluggish in the afternoon after a big meal. self-esteem /SELF-i-STEEM/ [noun] – belief and confidence in your own ability and value Students who are work-inhibited use many means to communicate their low self-esteem. stigma /STIG-muh/ [noun] – a strong feeling of disapproval that most…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. incubator /IN-kyuh-bey-ter/ [noun] – a heated, insulated box used to grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures Scientists are maximizing the use of incubators to grow the cell structures needed in their studies. concoction /kon-KOK-shuhn/ [noun] – something put together from several different things This particular concoction had tamarind, garlic, and mustard seed, among other components. administer /ad-MIN-uh-ster/ [verb] – to give something to someone Several medicines can be administered by paramedics. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – a substance that is added to food in order to improve its taste or appearance or to keep it fresh…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sinus /SAHY-nuhs/ [noun] – any of the spaces inside the head that are connected to the back of the nose After weeks of suffering from a cold, she finally felt relief when her sinus congestion started to clear up. laryngitis /lar-uhn-JAHY-tis / [noun] – a painful swelling of the larynx, usually caused by an infection Chronic laryngitis can lead to hoarseness, a persistent cough, and difficulty speaking. inflammation /in-fluh-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a red, painful, and often swollen area in or on a part of your body Chronic inflammation has been linked to various diseases, such as…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. serene /suh-REEN/ [adjective] – peaceful and calm; worried by nothing The sound seemed otherworldly since it was so serene. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to use something in an effective way We must think about how to utilize our resources most effectively. ambient /AM-bee-uhnt/ [adjective] – (especially of environmental conditions) existing in the surrounding area Ambient air pollution concentrations will be high if no pollution control investments are made. backdrop /BAK-drop/ [noun] – the view behind something The sea serves as a beautiful backdrop to the garden. sentiment /SEN-tuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thought, opinion, or idea based…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retention /ri-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability of a company to keep its employees and stop them from going to work somewhere else A key recruitment and retention strategy includes offering health benefits. hype /hahyp/ [noun] – a situation in which something is advertised and discussed in newspapers, on television, etc. a lot in order to attract everyone’s interest His most recent movie has generated a lot of hype. novel /NOV-uhl/ [adjective] – new and original, not like anything seen before It was challenging to wrap your head around such a novel concept. outpace /out-PEYS/ [verb] –…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preliminary /pri-LIM-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it The medical professionals have successfully finished the vaccine’s preliminary testing. postmortem /pohst-MAWR-tuhm/ [noun] – a medical examination of a dead person’s body in order to find out the cause of death According to the postmortem, the person was poisoned. culpable /KUHL-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – deserving to be blamed or considered responsible for something bad The police held him culpable for the theft. suspend /suh-SPEND/ [verb] – to stop something from being active, either temporarily or permanently Flights have been…
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