Production: Health & wellbeing

The words

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

internist

a doctor who has a general knowledge about all illnesses and medical conditions of organs inside your body, and who treats illnesses that do not need operations

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

outpatient

someone who goes to a hospital for treatment but does not stay for the night

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

psychoanalysis

medical treatment that involves talking to someone about their life, feelings etc in order to find out the hidden causes of their problems

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

intercede

to speak in support of someone, especially in order to try to prevent them from being punished

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

preservative

a chemical substance that is used to prevent things from decaying, for example food or wood

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

psychiatric

relating to the study and treatment of mental illness

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

asthma

a medical condition that causes difficulties in breathing

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

acrobatic

acrobatic movements involve moving your body in a very skilful way, for example by jumping through the air or balancing on a rope

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

autoimmune

Autoimmune describes medical conditions in which normal cells are attacked by the body's immune system

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

mortuary

a building or room, for example in a hospital, where dead bodies are kept before they are buried or cremate d

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

dietetics

the science that is concerned with what people eat and drink and how this affects their health

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

hypnotize

to produce a sleep-like state in someone so that you can influence their thoughts and actions

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

probing

A probe is a long thin instrument that doctors and dentists use to examine parts of the body

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

ulcer

a sore area on your skin or inside your body that may bleed or produce poisonous substances

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

antitoxin

a medicine or substance produced by your body which stops the effects of a poison

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

haemorrhage

a serious medical condition in which a person bleeds a lot, sometimes inside their body

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

leukaemia

Leukaemia is a disease of the blood in which the body produces too many white blood cells

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

dermatology

the part of medical science that deals with skin diseases and their treatment

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

embalm

to treat a dead body with chemicals, oils etc to prevent it from decaying

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

endorphin

a chemical produced by your body that reduces pain and can make you feel happier

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

ovulate

when a woman or female animal ovulates, she produces eggs inside her body

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

veterinarian

someone who is trained to give medical care and treatment to sick animals

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

ovum

an egg, especially one that develops inside the mother’s body

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

endocrine

relating to the system in your body that produces hormones

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

prognosis

a doctor’s opinion of how an illness or disease will develop

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

antigen

a substance that makes the body produce antibodies

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

pregnancy

when a woman is pregnant (= has a baby growing inside her body )

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

pallid

very pale, especially in a way that looks weak or unhealthy

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

obese

very fat in a way that is unhealthy

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

hypnotic

a drug that helps you to sleep

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

electrode

a small piece of metal or a wire that is used to send electricity through a system or through a person’s body

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

retarded

less mentally developed than other people of the same age. Many people think that this use is rude and offensive.

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

intake

the amount of food, drink etc that you take into your body

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

obesity

when someone is very fat in a way that is unhealthy

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

amass

if you amass money, knowledge, information etc, you gradually collect a large amount of it

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

encroach

to gradually take more of someone’s time, possessions, rights etc than you should

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

invalid

a contract, ticket, claim etc that is invalid is not legally or officially acceptable

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

peak

the time when something or someone is best, greatest, highest, most successful etc

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

priority

the thing that you think is most important and that needs attention before anything else

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

scrupulous

Someone who is scrupulous takes great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right

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

stifle

to stop something from happening or developing

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

adjacent

a room, building, piece of land etc that is adjacent to something is next to it

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

avalanche

a large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that falls down the side of a mountain

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

compact

a small flat container with a mirror, containing powder for a woman’s face

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

dormant

not active or not growing at the present time but able to be active later

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

impede

to make it difficult for someone or something to move forward or make progress

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

sedentary

spending a lot of time sitting down, and not moving or exercising very much

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

stagnate

to stop developing or making progress

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

erode

to gradually reduce something such as someone’s power or confidence

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

malleable

something that is malleable is easy to press or pull into a new shape

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

manifest

a list of passengers or goods carried on a ship, plane, or train

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

reveal

to make known something that was previously secret or unknown

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

sheer

A sheer cliff or drop is extremely steep or completely vertical

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

subsidiary

a company that is owned or controlled by another larger company

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

transaction

a business deal or action, such as buying or selling something

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

advent

the time when something first begins to be widely used

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

arithmetic

the science of numbers involving adding, multiplying etc

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

assistance

help or support

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

complaint

a statement in which someone complains about something

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

compliment

a remark that shows you admire someone or something

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

deplete

To deplete a stock or amount of something means to reduce it

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

dwindle

to gradually become less and less or smaller and smaller

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

excavate

to make a hole in the ground by digging up soil etc

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

generic

relating to a whole group of things rather than to one thing

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

linear

consisting of lines, or in the form of a straight line

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

notify

to formally or officially tell someone about something

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

reserve

a supply of something kept to be used if it is needed

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

sediment

solid substances that settle at the bottom of a liquid

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

terminate

if something terminates, or if you terminate it, it ends

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

acoustic

relating to sound and the way people hear things

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

ambitious

determined to be successful, rich, powerful etc

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

discount

a reduction in the usual price of something

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

exhale

to breathe air, smoke etc out of your mouth

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

explicit

expressed in a way that is very clear and direct

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

gregarious

friendly and preferring to be with other people

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

malignant

a malignant disease is one such as cancer , which can develop in an uncontrolled way and is likely to cause someone’s death

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

nocturnal

an animal that is nocturnal is active at night

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

persecution

Persecution is cruel and unfair treatment of a person or group, especially because of their religious or political beliefs, or their race

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

pheromone

a chemical that is produced by people’s and animals’ bodies and is thought to influence the behaviour of other people or animals

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

pitch

to set up a tent or a camp for a short time

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

reclaim

to get back an amount of money that you have paid

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

varnish

a clear liquid that is painted onto things, especially things made of wood, to protect them, or the hard shiny surface produced by this

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

arboreal

relating to trees, or living in trees

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

archetype

a perfect example of something, because it has all the most important qualities of things that belong to that type

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

asperity

if you speak with asperity, you say something in a way that is rough or severe, showing that you are feeling impatient

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

blend

to combine different things in a way that produces an effective or pleasant result, or to become combined in this way

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

dislocation

Dislocation is a situation in which something such as a system, process, or way of life is greatly disturbed or prevented from continuing as normal

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

lethal

causing death, or able to cause death

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

measles

an infectious illness in which you have a fever and small red spots on your face and body. People often have measles when they are children.

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

obsession

an extreme unhealthy interest in something or worry about something, which stops you from thinking about anything else

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

preempt

If you preempt an action, you prevent it from happening by doing something that makes it unnecessary or impossible

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

arcade

a covered passage at the side of a row of buildings with pillar s and arch es supporting it on one side

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

borough

a town, or part of a large city, that is responsible for managing its own schools, hospitals, roads etc

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

hominid

a member of a group of animals which includes human beings and also the animals from whom humans developed

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

hypodermic

an instrument with a very thin hollow needle used for putting drugs directly into the body through the skin

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

potassium

a common soft silver-white metal that usually exists in combination with other substances, used for example in farming. It is a chemical element: symbol K

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

racism

unfair treatment of people, or violence against them, because they belong to a different race from your own

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

stamina

physical or mental strength that lets you continue doing something for a long time without getting tired

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

substantial

large in amount or number

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

supportive

giving help or encouragement, especially to someone who is in a difficult situation – used to show approval

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

tortoise

a slow-moving land animal that can pull its head and legs into the hard round shell that covers its body

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

tremor

a slight shaking movement in your body that you cannot control, especially because you are ill, weak, or upset

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

x-ray

a beam of radiation1 that can go through solid objects and is used for photographing the inside of the body

“The speaker used the word “x-ray” while explaining the health and wellbeing discussion problem.”

adolescence

the time, usually between the ages of 12 and 18, when a young person is developing into an adult

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

cardiovascular

relating to the heart and blood vessel s (= tubes through which blood flows around your body )

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

dissolute

having an immoral way of life, for example drinking too much alcohol or having sex with many people

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

endorsement

An endorsement is a statement or action that shows you support or approve of something or someone

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

enhance

to improve something

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

hedgehog

a small brown European animal whose body is round and covered with sharp needle-like spines

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

hemoglobin

Haemoglobin is the red substance in blood, which combines with oxygen and carries it around the body

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

intoxicate

(of an alcoholic drink) to produce in (a person) a state ranging from euphoria to stupor, usually accompanied by loss of inhibitions and control; make drunk; inebriate

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

license

to give official permission for someone to do or produce something, or for an activity to take place

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

medley

a mixture of different types of the same thing which produces an interesting or unusual effect

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

mutilate

to severely and violently damage someone’s body, especially by cutting or removing part of it

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

almond

a flat pale nut with brown skin that tastes sweet, or the tree that produces these nuts

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

ambiguous

something that is ambiguous is unclear, confusing, or not certain, especially because it can be understood in more than one way

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

apotheosis

If something is the apotheosis of something else, it is an ideal or typical example of it

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

atomic

relating to the energy produced by splitting atoms or the weapons that use this energy

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

deprivation

the lack of something that you need in order to be healthy, comfortable, or happy

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

exhume

to remove a dead body from the ground, especially in order to check the cause of death

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

expedition

a long and carefully organized journey, especially to a dangerous or unfamiliar place, or the people that make this journey

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

forerunner

someone or something that existed before something similar that developed or came later

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

hydrate

to supply someone or something with water to keep them healthy and in good condition

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

marsupial

an animal such as a kangaroo which carries its babies in a pocket of skin on its body

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

offshoot

something such as an organization which has developed from a larger or earlier one

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

pyre

a high pile of wood on which a dead body is placed to be burned in a funeral ceremony

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

siege

a situation in which an army or the police surround a place and try to gain control of it or force someone to come out of it

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

underlie

to be the cause of something, or be the basic thing from which something develops

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

vegetate

to live without doing much physical or mental activity and to feel bored as a result

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

womb

the part of a woman’s or female animal’s body where her baby grows before it is born

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

ancillary

connected with or supporting something else, but less important than it

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

antenatal

relating to the medical care given to women who are going to have a baby

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

eclipse

to become more important, powerful, famous etc than someone or something else, so that they are no longer noticed

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

enervate

to deprive of strength or vitality; weaken physically or mentally; debilitate

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

girder

a strong beam, made of iron or steel, that supports a floor, roof, or bridge

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

hover

to stay nervously in the same place, especially because you are waiting for something or are not certain what to do

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

inertia

the force that keeps an object in the same position or keeps it moving until it is moved or stopped by another force

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

inflammation

swelling and pain in part of your body, which is often red and feels hot

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

mock

to laugh at someone or something and try to make them look stupid by saying unkind things about them or by copying them

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

numerator

the number above the line in a fraction, for example 5 is the numerator in 5/6

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

pepsin

a liquid in your stomach that changes food into a form that your body can use

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

retinue

a group of people who travel with someone important to help and support them

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

spiral

a line in the form of a curve that winds around a central point, moving further away from the centre all the time

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

amputate

to cut off someone’s arm, leg, finger etc during a medical operation

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

hide

to deliberately put or keep something or someone in a place where they cannot easily be seen or found

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

longitudinal

relating to the development of something over a period of time

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

neutrality

the state of not supporting either side in an argument or war

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

overwhelm

to have such a strong emotional effect on sb that it is difficult for them to resist or know how to react

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

petulant

behaving in an unreasonably impatient and angry way, like a child

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

preference

if you have a preference for something, you like it more than another thing and will choose it if you can

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

sedate

to give someone drugs to make them calm or to make them sleep

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

side

to support or argue against a person or group in a quarrel, fight etc

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

advocacy

public support for a course of action or way of doing things

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

anguish

mental or physical suffering caused by extreme pain or worry

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

autopsy

an examination of a dead body to discover the cause of death

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

chubby

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and attractive

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

efficacy

the ability of something to produce the right result

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

elevate

to move someone or something to a more important level or rank, or make them better than before

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

embed

to put something firmly and deeply into something else, or to be put into something in this way

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

fecund

able to produce many children, young animals, or crops

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

fertility

the ability of the land or soil to produce good crops

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

forceps

a medical instrument used for picking up and holding things

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

fossil

an animal or plant that lived many thousands of years ago and that has been preserved, or the shape of one of these animals or plants that has been preserved in rock

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

incur

if you incur a cost, debt, or a fine, you have to pay money because of something you have done

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

insomnia

if you suffer from insomnia, you are not able to sleep

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

magnet

a piece of iron or steel that can stick to metal or make other metal objects move towards itself

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

malfunction

a fault in the way a machine or part of someone’s body works

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

melatonin

a hormone that is sometimes used as a drug to help you sleep

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

milestone

a very important event in the development of something

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

obviate

to prevent or avoid a problem or the need to do something

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

orifice

one of the holes in your body, such as your mouth, nose etc

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

precede

to happen or exist before something or someone, or to come before something else in a series

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

retail

the sale of goods in shops to customers, for their own use and not for selling to anyone else

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

senile

mentally confused or behaving strangely, because of old age

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

sensual

relating to the feelings of your body rather than your mind

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

squelch

to stop something from continuing to develop or spread

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

unassuming

showing no desire to be noticed or given special treatment

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

zenith

the most successful point in the development of something

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

cadaver

a dead human body, especially one used for study

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

coagulant

a substance that aids or produces coagulation

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

divisible

able to be divided, for example by a number

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

donate

to give something, especially money, to a person or an organization in order to help them

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

erosion

the process by which rock or soil is gradually destroyed by wind, rain, or the sea

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

estate

Someone's estate is all the money and property that they leave behind when they die

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

exceptional

Exceptional situations and incidents are unusual and only likely to happen infrequently

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

hirsute

having a lot of hair on your body and face

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

ingest

to take food or other substances into your body

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

lag

to move or develop more slowly than others

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

lithe

having a body that moves easily and gracefully

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

recession

a difficult time when there is less trade, business activity etc in a country than usual

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

reparable

able to be repaired, recovered, or remedied

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

revive

to bring something back after it has not been used or has not existed for a period of time

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

sensation

a feeling that you get from one of your five senses, especially the sense of touch

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

shrink

to become smaller, or to make something smaller, through the effects of heat or water

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

tempt

to make someone want to have or do something, even though they know they really should not

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

torpid

not active because you are lazy or sleepy

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

venomous

a venomous snake, insect etc produces poison

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

vulgar

remarks, jokes etc that are vulgar deal with sex in a very rude and offensive way

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

collide

to hit something or someone that is moving in a different direction from you

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

cylinder

a shape, object, or container with circular ends and long straight sides

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

defendant

the person in a court of law who has been accused of doing something illegal

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

denounce

to express strong disapproval of someone or something, especially in public

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

diversion

a change in the direction or use of something, or the act of changing it

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

endanger

to put someone or something in danger of being hurt, damaged, or destroyed

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

fake

a copy of a valuable object, painting etc that is intended to deceive people

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

generator

a machine that produces electricity

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

identification

official papers or cards, such as your passport, that prove who you are

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

infirmity

bad health or a particular illness

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

interact

if one thing interacts with another, or if they interact, they affect each other

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

mushroom

to grow and develop very quickly

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

plumage

the feathers covering a bird’s body

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

profuse

produced or existing in large quantities

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

rib

to furnish or support with a rib or ribs

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

ruddy

a ruddy face looks pink and healthy

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

scrub

to rub something hard, especially with a stiff brush, in order to clean it

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

shatter

to break suddenly into very small pieces, or to make something break in this way

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

typify

to be a typical example of something

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

accomplish

to succeed in doing something, especially after trying very hard

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

asset

the things that a company owns, that can be sold to pay debts

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

batch

a group of people or things that arrive or are dealt with together

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

cluster

a group of things of the same kind that are very close together

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

concentration

the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time

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

inflation

a continuing increase in prices, or the rate at which prices increase

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

litter

a group of baby animals that a mother gives birth to at the same time

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

multiple

a number that contains a smaller number an exact number of times

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

opaque

opaque glass or liquid is difficult to see through and often thick

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

plateau

a large area of flat land that is higher than the land around it

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

premise

the buildings and land that a shop, restaurant, company etc uses

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

quintessence

a perfect example of something

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

redundant

not necessary because something else means or does the same thing

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

regiment

to organize and control people firmly and usually too strictly

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

repel

to make someone who is attacking you go away, by fighting them

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

somnolent

almost starting to sleep

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

soporific

making you feel ready to sleep

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

sustain

to make something continue to exist or happen for a period of time

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

tariff

a tax on goods coming into a country or going out of a country

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

undermine

to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective

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

boost

to increase or improve something and make it more successful

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

displace

to take the place or position of something or someone

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

extraordinary

a meeting which takes place in addition to the usual ones

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

gauge

an instrument for measuring the size or amount of something

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

latitude

The latitude of a place is its distance from the equator.

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

marsh

an area of low flat ground that is always wet and soft

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

maturity

the quality of behaving in a sensible way like an adult

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

optimism

a tendency to believe that good things will always happen

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

predict

to say that something will happen, before it happens

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

slight

to offend someone by treating them rudely or without respect

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

surpass

to be even better or greater than someone or something else

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

trench

a long narrow hole dug into the surface of the ground

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

bounce

the action of moving up and down on a surface

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