Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened Resilience is a valuable trait that helps individuals bounce back from adversity and keep moving forward. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn / [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition or illness The pharmacist provided detailed information about the potential side effects of the medication. prescribed /pri-SKRAHYBD/ [adjective] – decided by a doctor as treatment She bought the prescribed antibiotics to treat her skin infection. maximize /MAK-suh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make…
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©dementiaresearcher Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. optimism /OP-tuh-miz-uhm/ [noun] – the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the good parts of a situation, or a belief that something good will happen His unwavering optimism kept him motivated and confident that things would eventually work out for the better. commence /kuh-MENS/ [verb] – to begin something The class will commence with a brief introduction by the teacher. diagnosis /dahy-uhg-NOH-sis/ [noun] – a judgment about what a particular illness or problem is, made after examining it The doctor conducted a thorough examination and was able to provide an accurate diagnosis of…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The student’s poor performance in the first exam had a subsequent impact on their overall grade for the course. guideline /GAHYD-lahyn/ [noun] – information intended to advise people on how something should be done or what something should be The travel agency gave us guidelines on what to pack and how to prepare for the trip. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way The athlete’s consistent training and healthy lifestyle contributed to their exceptional performance in the competition. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regulate /REG-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way The thermostat automatically regulates the temperature in the room to keep it at a comfortable level. spark / spahrk/ [verb] – to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting The new advertising campaign sparked interest in the product, resulting in a significant increase in sales. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – a medicine that contains substances that you need to stay healthy in addition to what you get in your food The athlete incorporated protein supplements into his training…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. speculate /SPEK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain Some experts speculate that the housing market will experience a price increase in the coming months. recurring /ri-KUR-ing/ [adjective] – happening many times, or happening again The recurring nightmares are causing distress and sleepless nights for the patient. definitive /dih-FIN-i-tiv / [adjective] – firm, final, and complete; not to be questioned or changed The definitive proof of his innocence was found through DNA evidence. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the feeling or act of bringing an…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diagnose /DAHY-uhg-nohs/ [verb] – to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examining it The doctor will diagnose the patient’s symptoms to determine the cause of their illness. underlying /UHN-der-lahy-ing/ [adjective] – real but not immediately obvious The doctor conducted several tests to determine the underlying cause of the patient’s persistent headaches. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating During the pandemic, many small businesses experienced closure due to the economic challenges they faced. adolescent /ad-l-ES-uhnt/ [noun] – a young person who is developing…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – a medicine that contains substances that you need to stay healthy in addition to what you get in your food The doctor recommended taking a calcium supplement to ensure adequate bone health. insomnia /in-SOM-nee-uh/ [noun] – the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time The chronic insomnia affected her daily life, leaving her feeling fatigued and unable to concentrate during the day. adolescent /ad-l-ES-uhnt / [noun] – a young person who is developing into an adult The counselor provided guidance and support to help the adolescent navigate through…
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©U.S. FDA Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. verge /vurj/ [noun] – the edge or border of something The team’s hard work and dedication brought them to the verge of victory in the final minutes of the game. classification /klas-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the division of things into groups by type The scientist conducted research to determine the accurate classification of the newly discovered species. relish /REL-ish/ [verb] – to like or enjoy something I relish spending time with my friends and doing fun activities together. overload /OH-ver-lohd / [noun] – too much of something The overload of information on the internet can…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tolerance /TOL-er-uhns / [noun] – the ability to bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties Heat tolerance varies among individuals and can be influenced by factors such as age, health, physical fitness, and acclimatization. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – protected from or unable to be influenced by something, esp. something bad His previous injuries had made him immune to pain, allowing him to endure intense physical activities without flinching. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage The excessive use of pesticides had a detrimental effect on the local ecosystem, leading to a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The scientific discovery had a profound effect on the understanding of the universe, challenging existing theories. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – the fact of being extremely fat, in a way that is dangerous for health Sedentary lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits are contributing factors to obesity. structural /STRUHK-cher-uhl / [adjective] – relating to the way in which parts of a system or object are arranged Maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle can support the structural health of the body, including bones, muscles, and…
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