Conversation: Health & wellbeing

The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

armour

metal or leather clothing that protects your body, worn by soldiers in battles in past times

“Learners saw the word “armour” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

curb

to control or limit something in order to prevent it from having a harmful effect

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “curb” describes an action or change.”

tumour

a mass of diseased cells in your body that have divided and increased too quickly

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “tumour.””

imprison

to put someone in prison or to keep them somewhere and prevent them from leaving

“The speaker explains how “imprison” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

yacht

a large boat with a sail, used for pleasure or sport, especially one that has a place where you can sleep

“The speaker used the word “yacht” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

liver

a large organ in your body that produces bile and cleans your blood

“Learners saw the word “liver” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

sanitary

relating to the ways that dirt, infection, and waste are removed, so that places are clean and healthy for people to live in

“During the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, “sanitary” signals a particular quality.”

detain

to officially prevent someone from leaving a place

“The speaker explains how “detain” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

torment

to make someone suffer a lot, especially mentally

“The speaker explains how “torment” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

bladder

the organ in your body that holds urine (= waste liquid ) until it is passed out of your body

“Learners saw the word “bladder” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

caravan

a vehicle that a car can pull and in which people can live and sleep when they are on holiday

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “caravan.””

spine

the row of bones down the centre of your back that supports your body and protects your spinal cord

“A clear definition of the word “spine” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

hairy

a hairy person or animal has a lot of hair on their body

“The speaker uses “hairy” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

dietary

related to the food someone eats

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as dietary.”

clothe

to put clothes on your body

“A clear example helps learners use “clothe” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

abdomen

the part of your body between your chest and legs which contains your stomach, bowel s etc

“Learners saw the word “abdomen” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

dragonfly

a brightly-coloured insect with a long thin body and transparent wings which lives near water

“Learners saw the word “dragonfly” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

hip

one of the two parts on each side of your body between the top of your leg and your waist

“The speaker used the word “hip” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

intestine

the long tube in your body through which food passes after it leaves your stomach

“A clear definition of the word “intestine” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

jerk

to move with a quick sudden movement, or to make part of your body move in this way

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “jerk” describes an action or change.”

numb

a part of your body that is numb is unable to feel anything, for example because you are very cold

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as numb.”

salvation

something that prevents or saves someone or something from danger, loss, or failure

“The speaker used the word “salvation” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

swollen

a part of your body that is swollen is bigger than usual, especially because you are ill or injured

“The report describes the health and wellbeing discussion issue as swollen.”

tuberculosis

a serious infectious disease that affects many parts of your body, especially your lungs

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “tuberculosis.””

willpower

the ability to control your mind and body in order to achieve something that you want to do

“The speaker used the word “willpower” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

cataract

a medical condition that causes the lens of your eye to become white, so that you slowly lose your sight

“A clear definition of the word “cataract” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

dispensary

a place where medicines are prepared and given out, especially in a hospital

“Learners saw the word “dispensary” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

fetter

to restrict someone’s freedom and prevent them from doing what they want

“Learners hear “fetter” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

massage

to press and rub someone’s body with your hands, to help them relax or to reduce pain in their muscles

“The speaker explains how “massage” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

quack

relating to the activities or medicines of someone who pretends to be a doctor

“The speaker uses “quack” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

scuttle

to sink a ship by making holes in the bottom, especially in order to prevent it being used by an enemy

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “scuttle” describes an action or change.”

snore

to breathe in a noisy way through your mouth and nose while you are asleep

“A clear example helps learners use “snore” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

somebody

used to mean a person, when you do not know, or do not say who the person is

“In this health and wellbeing discussion, the word “somebody” helps express a precise idea.”

spike

to prevent someone from saying something or printing something in a newspaper

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “spike” describes an action or change.”

cosmetic

intended to make your hair, skin, body etc look more attractive

“During the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, “cosmetic” signals a particular quality.”

drowse

to be in a light sleep or to feel as though you are almost asleep

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “drowse” describes an action or change.”

ice

to cover an injured part of the body in ice to stop it from swelling

“The speaker explains how “ice” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

injection

an act of putting a drug into someone’s body using a special needle

“A clear definition of the word “injection” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

neurosis

a mental illness that makes someone unreasonably worried or frightened

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “neurosis.””

sanatorium

a type of hospital for sick people who are getting better after a long illness but still need rest and a lot of care

“A clear definition of the word “sanatorium” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

sauna

a room that is heated to a very high temperature by hot air, where people sit because it is considered healthy

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “sauna.””

scalpel

a small, very sharp knife that is used by doctors in operations

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “scalpel.””

state

the physical or mental condition that someone or something is in

“The speaker used the word “state” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

urine

the yellow liquid waste that comes out of the body from the bladder

“A clear definition of the word “urine” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

armpit

the hollow place under your arm where it joins your body

“The speaker used the word “armpit” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

baggy

baggy clothes are big and do not fit tightly on your body

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as baggy.”

bodyguard

someone whose job is to protect an important person

“The speaker used the word “bodyguard” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

environmental

concerning or affecting the air, land, or water on Earth

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as environmental.”

infected

a part of your body or a wound that is infected has harmful bacteria in it which prevent it from healing

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as infected.”

paranoia

a mental illness that makes someone believe that they are very important and that people hate them and are trying to harm them

“A clear definition of the word “paranoia” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

posture

the way you position your body when sitting or standing

“Learners saw the word “posture” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

smart

to feel a sharp stinging pain in a part of your body

“A clear example helps learners use “smart” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

sprain

to damage a joint in your body by suddenly twisting it

“The speaker explains how “sprain” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

suffocate

to die or make someone die by preventing them from breathing

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “suffocate” describes an action or change.”

sweatshirt

a loose warm piece of clothing which covers the top part of your body and arms and is worn especially for sport or relaxation

“Learners saw the word “sweatshirt” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

cough

a medical condition that makes you cough a lot

“Learners saw the word “cough” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

physique

the size and appearance of someone’s body

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “physique.””

spa

a place where the water has special minerals in it, and where people go to improve their health by drinking the water or swimming in it

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “spa.””

stateroom

a private room or place for sleeping on a ship

“Learners saw the word “stateroom” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

workbook

a school book containing questions and exercises

“Learners saw the word “workbook” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

deathly

reminding you of death or of a dead body

“During the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, “deathly” signals a particular quality.”

doze

to sleep lightly for a short time

“Learners hear “doze” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

sleepless

a night when you are unable to sleep

“The report describes the health and wellbeing discussion issue as sleepless.”

Thanksgiving

a public holiday in the US and in Canada when families have a large meal together to celebrate and be thankful for food, health, families etc

“In this health and wellbeing discussion, the word “thanksgiving” helps express a precise idea.”

tunnel

a passage that has been dug under the ground for cars, trains etc to go through

“Learners saw the word “tunnel” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

upright

a long piece of wood or metal that stands straight up and supports something

“A clear definition of the word “upright” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

vehement

showing very strong feelings or opinions

“The report describes the health and wellbeing discussion issue as vehement.”

volcano

a mountain with a large hole at the top, through which lava(very hot liquid rock ) is sometimes forced out

“Learners saw the word “volcano” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

wax

a solid substance made of fat or oil and used to make candles, polish etc

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “wax.””

wreck

to completely spoil something so that it cannot continue in a successful way

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “wreck” describes an action or change.”

arise

if a problem or difficult situation arises, it begins to happen

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “arise” describes an action or change.”

attain

to succeed in achieving something after trying for a long time

“The speaker explains how “attain” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

attempt

an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult

“A clear example helps learners use “attempt” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

chase

to quickly follow someone or something in order to catch them

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “chase” describes an action or change.”

claim

to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved

“Learners hear “claim” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

colony

a country or area that is under the political control of a more powerful country, usually one that is far away

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “colony.””

condemn

to say very strongly that you do not approve of something or someone, especially because you think it is morally wrong

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “condemn” describes an action or change.”

confident

sure that something will happen in the way that you want or expect

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as confident.”

cooperate

to work with someone else to achieve something that you both want

“Learners hear “cooperate” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

dairy

a place on a farm where milk is kept and butter and cheese are made

“The speaker used the word “dairy” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

dim

fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as dim.”

distinct

something that is distinct can clearly be seen, heard, smelled etc

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as distinct.”

durable

staying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot

“During the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, “durable” signals a particular quality.”

extreme

a situation, quality etc which is as great as it can possibly be – used especially when talking about two opposites

“Learners saw the word “extreme” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

Fahrenheit

a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 32˚ and boils at 212˚

“Learners saw the word “fahrenheit” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

feedback

advice, criticism etc about how successful or useful something is

“The speaker used the word “feedback” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

grace

a smooth way of moving that looks natural, relaxed, and attractive

“Learners saw the word “grace” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

harsh

harsh conditions are difficult to live in and very uncomfortable

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as harsh.”

horizon

the line far away where the land or sea seems to meet the sky

“The speaker used the word “horizon” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

indispensable

someone or something that is indispensable is so important or useful that it is impossible to manage without them

“The speaker uses “indispensable” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

inherit

to receive money, property etc from someone after they have died

“A clear example helps learners use “inherit” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

insult

to offend someone by saying or doing something they think is rude

“A clear example helps learners use “insult” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

knot

to tie together two ends or pieces of string, rope, cloth etc

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “knot” describes an action or change.”

leak

a small hole that lets liquid or gas flow into or out of something

“The speaker used the word “leak” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

logic

a way of thinking about something that seems correct and reasonable, or a set of sensible reasons for doing something

“Learners saw the word “logic” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

loop

to move in a circular direction that forms the shape of a loop

“Learners hear “loop” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

miracle

something very lucky or very good that happens which you did not expect to happen or did not think was possible

“The speaker used the word “miracle” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

mission

an important job that involves travelling somewhere, done by a member of the air force, army etc, or by a spacecraft

“Learners saw the word “mission” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

moist

slightly wet, especially in a way that is pleasant or suitable

“The report describes the health and wellbeing discussion issue as moist.”

motion

the process of moving or the way that someone or something moves

“Learners saw the word “motion” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

otherwise

used when saying what bad thing will happen if something is not done

“The team responded otherwise when the health and wellbeing discussion plan changed.”

panel

a board in a car, plane, boat etc that has the controls on it

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “panel.””

patch

a small area of something that is different from the area around it

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “patch.””

portable

a piece of electronic equipment that can be easily carried or moved

“The speaker used the word “portable” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

quit

to stop doing something, especially something that is bad or annoying

“A clear example helps learners use “quit” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

reliable

someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or depended on

“The report describes the health and wellbeing discussion issue as reliable.”

remarkable

unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praise

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as remarkable.”

restrain

to stop someone from doing something, often by using physical force

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “restrain” describes an action or change.”

ridge

a long area of high land, especially at the top of a mountain

“A clear definition of the word “ridge” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

routine

the usual order in which you do things, or the things you regularly do

“Learners saw the word “routine” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

sarcasm

a way of speaking or writing that involves saying the opposite of what you really mean in order to make an unkind joke or to show that you are annoyed

“Learners saw the word “sarcasm” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

scrape

a mark or slight injury caused by rubbing against a rough surface

“Learners saw the word “scrape” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

scratch

to rub your skin with your nails because it feels uncomfortable

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “scratch” describes an action or change.”

severe

severe problems, injuries, illnesses etc are very bad or very serious

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as severe.”

sign

a piece of paper, metal, or wood with words or a picture that gives people information, warnings, or instructions

“The speaker used the word “sign” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

spin

to turn around and around very quickly, or to make something do this

“Learners hear “spin” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

sting

a sharp pain in your eyes or skin, caused by being hit, by smoke etc

“The speaker used the word “sting” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

strap

to fasten something or someone in place with one or more straps

“Learners hear “strap” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

strip

to remove something that is covering the surface of something else

“Learners hear “strip” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

supreme

having the highest position of power, importance, or influence

“The speaker uses “supreme” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

swallow

to make food or drink go down your throat and towards your stomach

“The speaker explains how “swallow” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

tissue

a piece of soft thin paper, used especially for blowing your nose on

“The speaker used the word “tissue” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

trace

to find the origins of when something began or where it came from

“A clear example helps learners use “trace” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

transform

to completely change the appearance, form, or character of something or someone, especially in a way that improves it

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “transform” describes an action or change.”

trend

a general tendency in the way a situation is changing or developing

“The speaker used the word “trend” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

abuse

to treat someone in a cruel and violent way, often sexually

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “abuse” describes an action or change.”

approximate

an approximate number, amount, or time is close to the exact number, amount etc, but could be a little bit more or less than it

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as approximate.”

arouse

to make you become interested, expect something etc

“A clear example helps learners use “arouse” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

authority

the power you have because of your official position

“The speaker used the word “authority” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

carpenter

someone whose job is making and repairing wooden objects

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “carpenter.””

circumstance

the conditions that affect a situation, action, event etc

“The speaker used the word “circumstance” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

conquest

the act of getting control of a country by fighting

“Learners saw the word “conquest” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

convince

to make someone feel certain that something is true

“The speaker explains how “convince” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

crash

an accident in which a vehicle violently hits something else

“The speaker used the word “crash” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

cripple

to hurt someone badly so that they cannot walk properly

“A clear example helps learners use “cripple” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

crush

to press something so hard that it breaks or is damaged

“The speaker explains how “crush” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

cultivate

to prepare and use land for growing crops and plants

“The speaker explains how “cultivate” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

current

a continuous movement of water in a river, lake, or sea

“A clear definition of the word “current” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

deserve

to have earned something by good or bad actions or behaviour

“Learners hear “deserve” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

disgust

a strong feeling of dislike, annoyance, or disapproval

“A clear definition of the word “disgust” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

distinction

a clear difference or separation between two similar things

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “distinction.””

ditch

to stop having something because you no longer want it

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “ditch” describes an action or change.”

engage

to attract someone’s attention and keep them interested

“A clear example helps learners use “engage” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

export

the business of selling and sending goods to other countries

“Learners saw the word “export” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

flock

to go or gather together somewhere in large numbers

“A clear example helps learners use “flock” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

furnish

to put furniture and other things into a house or room

“A clear example helps learners use “furnish” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

hawk

a large bird that hunts and eats small birds and animals

“A clear definition of the word “hawk” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

herd

a group of animals of one kind that live and feed together

“A clear definition of the word “herd” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

inspection

an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “inspection.””

knit

to make clothing out of wool, using two knitting needles

“Learners hear “knit” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

lace

a fine cloth made with patterns of many very small holes

“The speaker used the word “lace” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

loyal

always supporting your friends, principles, country etc

“The speaker uses “loyal” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

magnetic

having the power of a magnet or behaving like a magnet

“The report describes the health and wellbeing discussion issue as magnetic.”

marine

relating to the sea and the creatures that live there

“The report describes the health and wellbeing discussion issue as marine.”

minute

a unit for measuring time. There are 60 minutes in one hour

“Learners saw the word “minute” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

mortal

something very serious that may cause the end of something

“During the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, “mortal” signals a particular quality.”

neglect

to fail to look after someone or something properly

“Learners hear “neglect” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

obstacle

something that makes it difficult to achieve some­thing

“The speaker used the word “obstacle” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

origin

the place or situation in which something begins to exist

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “origin.””

outlet

a way of expressing or getting rid of strong feelings

“The speaker used the word “outlet” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

palm

the inside surface of your hand, in which you hold things

“Learners saw the word “palm” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

phase

to make something happen gradually in a planned way

“The speaker explains how “phase” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

preserve

to save something or someone from being harmed or destroyed

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “preserve” describes an action or change.”

prime

the time in your life when you are strongest and most active

“The speaker used the word “prime” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

rear

to look after a person or animal until they are fully grown

“Learners hear “rear” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

refine

to make a substance purer using an industrial process

“The speaker explains how “refine” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

rely

to depend on something in order to continue to live or exist

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “rely” describes an action or change.”

remind

to make someone remember something that they must do

“A clear example helps learners use “remind” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

restore

to make something return to its former state or condition

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “restore” describes an action or change.”

retreat

a movement away from the enemy after a defeat in battle

“A clear definition of the word “retreat” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

rural

happening in or relating to the countryside, not the city

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as rural.”

saddle

a leather seat that you sit on when you ride a horse

“The speaker used the word “saddle” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

seal

a large sea animal that eats fish and lives around coasts

“The speaker used the word “seal” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

site

a place where something important or interesting happened

“The speaker used the word “site” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

spur

a fact or event that makes you try harder to do something

“Learners saw the word “spur” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

squeeze

to press something firmly together with your fingers or hand

“Learners hear “squeeze” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

subtract

to take a number or an amount from a larger number or amount

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “subtract” describes an action or change.”

swear

to say very strongly that what you are saying is true

“Learners hear “swear” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

thrust

a sudden strong movement in which you push something forward

“Learners saw the word “thrust” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

trim

to make something look neater by cutting small pieces off it

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “trim” describes an action or change.”

veteran

someone who has been a soldier, sailor etc in a war

“The speaker used the word “veteran” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

wit

the ability to say things that are clever and amusing

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “wit.””

yield

to produce a result, answer, or piece of information

“A clear example helps learners use “yield” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

adjust

to gradually become familiar with a new situation

“A clear example helps learners use “adjust” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

afford

to provide something or allow something to happen

“Learners hear “afford” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

alter

to change, or to make someone or something change

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “alter” describes an action or change.”

altitude

the height of an object or place above the sea

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “altitude.””

ambition

determination to be successful, rich, powerful etc

“A clear definition of the word “ambition” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

anxiety

the feeling of being very worried about something

“Learners saw the word “anxiety” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

approach

to move towards or nearer to someone or something

“Learners hear “approach” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

aviation

the science or practice of flying in aircraft

“A clear definition of the word “aviation” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

canvas

strong cloth used to make bags, tents, shoes etc

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “canvas.””

capture

to catch a person and keep them as a prisoner

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “capture” describes an action or change.”

classify

to decide what group something belongs to

“Learners hear “classify” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

coarse

having a rough surface that feels slightly hard

“The speaker uses “coarse” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

concern

a feeling of worry about something important

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “concern.””

crisis

a situation in which there are a lot of problems that must be dealt with quickly so that the situation does not get worse or more dangerous

“The speaker used the word “crisis” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

derive

to get a chemical substance from another substance

“A clear example helps learners use “derive” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

descend

to move from a higher level to a lower one

“Learners hear “descend” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

devise

to plan or invent a new way of doing something

“In the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, the verb “devise” describes an action or change.”

dispose

to arrange things or put them in their places

“A clear example helps learners use “dispose” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

doubtful

probably not true or not likely to happen

“The speaker uses “doubtful” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

drain

to make the water or liquid in something flow away

“Learners hear “drain” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

dynamic

relating to a force or power that causes movement

“The speaker uses “dynamic” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

employment

the act of paying someone to work for you

“Learners saw the word “employment” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

erect

to build something such as a building or wall

“A clear example helps learners use “erect” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

explore

to discuss or think about something carefully

“A clear example helps learners use “explore” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

exterior

the outside of something, especially a building

“Learners saw the word “exterior” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

faint

to suddenly become unconscious for a short time

“Learners hear “faint” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

fertile

fertile land or soil is able to produce good crops

“During the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, “fertile” signals a particular quality.”

fleet

a group of ships, or all the ships in a navy

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “fleet.””

flourish

a curved line that you use to decorate writing

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “flourish.””

germ

a very small living thing that can make you ill

“A clear definition of the word “germ” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

glide

to move smoothly and quietly, as if without effort

“The speaker explains how “glide” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

glow

to produce or reflect a soft steady light

“The speaker explains how “glow” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

indifferent

not at all interested in someone or something

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as indifferent.”

inevitable

certain to happen and impossible to avoid

“During the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, “inevitable” signals a particular quality.”

intense

having a very strong effect or felt very strongly

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as intense.”

log

to make an official record of events, facts etc

“Learners hear “log” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

mature

someone, especially a child or young person, who is mature behaves in a sensible and reasonable way, as you would expect an adult to behave

“Researchers describe the health and wellbeing discussion evidence as mature.”

merit

an advantage or good feature of something

“The speaker used the word “merit” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

naked

Someone who is naked is not wearing any clothes

“During the health and wellbeing discussion discussion, “naked” signals a particular quality.”

nevertheless

in spite of a fact that you have just mentioned

“The speaker explained the health and wellbeing discussion change nevertheless.”

pace

the speed at which something happens or is done

“The speaker used the word “pace” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

passion

a very strong belief or feeling about something

“The speaker used the word “passion” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

peculiar

strange, unfamiliar, or a little surprising

“The speaker uses “peculiar” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

prohibit

to say that an action is illegal or not allowed

“The speaker explains how “prohibit” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

pupil

someone who is being taught, especially a child

“Learners saw the word “pupil” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

realm

a general area of knowledge, activity, or thought

“The speaker used the word “realm” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

repetition

doing or saying the same thing many times

“A clear definition of the word “repetition” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

resemble

to look like or be similar to someone or something

“A clear example helps learners use “resemble” in a sentence about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

residence

a house, especially a large or official one

“Learners saw the word “residence” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

reverse

the exact opposite of what has just been mentioned

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “reverse.””

rhythm

a regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “rhythm.””

sensible

reasonable, practical, and showing good judgment

“The speaker uses “sensible” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

simplify

to make something easier or less complicated

“The speaker explains how “simplify” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

slam

the noise or action of a door, window etc slamming

“The speaker used the word “slam” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

slope

a piece of ground or a surface that slopes

“A clear definition of the word “slope” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

sow

to plant or scatter seeds on a piece of ground

“The speaker explains how “sow” is used in a report about the health and wellbeing discussion.”

static

Something that is static does not move or change

“The report describes the health and wellbeing discussion issue as static.”

tough

someone who often behaves in a violent way

“A clear definition of the word “tough” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

venture

a new business activity that involves taking risks

“The speaker used the word “venture” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

vertical

the direction of something that is vertical

“Learners saw the word “vertical” while comparing two sides of the health and wellbeing discussion issue.”

whip

a long thin piece of rope or leather with a handle, that you hit animals with to make them move or that you hit someone with to punish them

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “whip.””

wrap

to put paper or cloth over something to cover it

“Learners hear “wrap” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

affection

a feeling of liking or love and caring

“A clear definition of the word “affection” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

casual

not formal or not for a formal situation

“The speaker uses “casual” to characterize the health and wellbeing discussion situation.”

certainty

the state of being completely certain

“A clear definition of the word “certainty” helped the group discuss the health and wellbeing discussion topic.”

chop

to cut something into smaller pieces

“Learners hear “chop” while following the health and wellbeing discussion explanation.”

commercial

an advertisement on television or radio

“The health and wellbeing discussion report includes a section on the word “commercial.””