Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compelled /kuhm-PELD/ [adjective] – having to do something because you are forced to or feel it is necessary Alan felt compelled to report the incident to the authorities. stifle /STAHY-fuhl/ [verb] – to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing She did her best to stifle her anger out of respect. candidly /KAN-did-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is honest and true, especially about something difficult or painful Rui candidly admitted his mistakes. I admire his honesty. gesture /JES-cher/ [noun] – an action that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adept /uh-DEPT/ [adjective] – having a natural ability to do something that needs skill To be an outstanding leader, one must be adept at predicting other people’s moods. adulting /uh-DUHLT-ing/ [noun] – actions and behavior that are considered typical of adults, not children or young people Claire seems level-headed in handling bills. Maybe she can share some of her adulting tips with me. recipient /ri-SIP-ee-uhnt/ [noun] – a person who receives something The club’s 20th member will be the recipient of a mystery gift. concur /kuhn-KUR/ [verb] – to agree or have the same opinion I…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constitute /KON-sti-toot/ [verb] – to form or make something The university constituted a plan to preserve its textbooks. put something on the table /poot on thuh TEY-buhl/ [idiom] – to present something, such as a proposal, plan or offer Could you put your suggestions on the table, please? junk /juhngk/ [noun] – things that are considered to be of no use or value, or of low quality I already threw away the junk in the storage area. interweave /in-ter-WEEV/ [verb] – to put together or combine two or more things so that they cannot be separated…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alignment /uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – an arrangement in which two or more things are positioned in a straight line or parallel to each other I think the wheels of your car are out of alignment. clumsiness /KLUHM-zee-nuhs/ [noun] – behaviour that does not show any skill or thought Mia’s clumsiness often gets her into accidents. interfere /in-ter-FEER/ [verb] – If something or someone interferes with a situation or a process, it spoils it or prevents its progress I hope you won’t let this problem interfere with your studies. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something as part…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cardiovascular /kahr-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-ler/ [adjective] – relating to the heart and blood vessels (= tubes that carry blood around the body) Smoking results in cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. intake /IN-teyk/ [noun] – the amount of something such as food, breath, or a liquid that is taken in by someone or something My brother’s doctor advised him to reduce his food intake. He’s at risk of being overweight. frequency /FREE-kwuhn-see/ [noun] – the number of times something is repeated, or the fact of something happening often Local hospitals are working together to lessen the frequency of malaria incidents. digestion…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way I deem it necessary to have other contact persons just in case of emergencies. oppress /uh-PRES/ [verb] – to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom Legends say that the ruthless ruler had been oppressing his people for years. jailer /JEY-ler/ [noun] – a prison guard The jailer always checks the prisoners at the same hour every night. inscribe /in-SKRAYB/ [verb] – to write words in a book or carve (= cut) them on…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cripple /KRIP-uhl/ [verb] – to make something much less effective; damage The pandemic severely crippled the country’s economy. rigor /RIG-er/ [noun] – the quality of being detailed, careful, and complete The training system lacks rigor. It needs to be re-examined and modified. traction /TRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – the fact of an idea, product, etc. becoming popular or being accepted New words, phrases, and slang gain traction much swiftly in our digital age. nonlinear /non-LIN-ee-er/ [adjective] – used to describe a process, series of events, etc. in which one thing does not clearly or directly follow from another…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fester /FES-ter/ [verb] – if an argument or bad feeling festers, it continues so that feelings of hate or lack of satisfaction increase Do your best to resolve arguments rather than to allow them to fester. retaliation /ri-tal-ee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of hurting someone or doing something harmful to someone because they have done or said something harmful to you She didn’t report to work in retaliation to her manager’s rude attitude. irate /AHY-reyt/ [adjective] – very angry We have been receiving calls from irate customers lately. outweigh /out-WEY/ [verb] – to be greater or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. put (one’s) head down /poot (wuhn’s) hed doun/ [idiom] – to put forth effort on a task, especially that involves reading or writing Put your head down and tackle challenges one step at a time. expertise /ek-sper-TEEZ/ [noun] – a high level of knowledge or skill Joshua has technical expertise. He’s perfect for the job. coin /koin/ [verb] – to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time Do you know who coined the term “smartphone”? ascend /uh-SEND/ [verb] – to rise to a position of…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. illogical /ih-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – not reasonable, wise, or practical, usually because directed by the emotions rather than by careful thought Some of the new policies seem illogical. sober /SOH-ber/ [adjective] – serious and calm Anne was in such a sober mood yesterday. She seems to be thinking of something. atonement /uh-TOHN-muhnt/ [noun] – something that you do to show that you are sorry for something bad that you di As atonement for his absences, he started going to work earlier than usual. setback /SET-bak/ [noun] – something that happens that delays or prevents a process from…
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