Health Flashcards

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intake of food

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I always try to keep my intake of junk food down to a minimum.

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good shape

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Exercising frequently can keep our body in a good shape.

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sedentary ( adj )

/ˈsednˌterē/

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Involving little exercise or physical activity ( person/work/way of life/position )
E.g. My doctor says I should start playing sport because my lifestyle is too sedentary.

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mobility ( n )

/məʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

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The ability to move freely or be easily moved

E.g. Some neck injuries cause total loss of mobility below the point of injury.

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hectic ( adj )

/ˈhek.tɪk/

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Full of activity, or very busy and fast

E.g. The area has become a haven for people tired of the hectic pace of city life.

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haven ( n )

/ˈheɪ.vən/

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A safe or peaceful place

E.g. The garden was a haven from the noise and bustle of the city.

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bustle ( v )

/ˈbʌs.əl/

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To do things in a hurried and busy way, busy activities (=hustle)
E.g. I sat in a café, watching the bustle of the street outside.

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confrontation ( n )
/ˌkɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
confrontational ( adj )

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A fight or argument

E.g. There were violent confrontations between police and demonstrators.

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disguise ( v )

/dɪsˈɡaɪz/

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To give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form; hide an opinion, a feeling
E.g. I couldn’t disguise my disappointment.

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lunatic ( n )

/ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

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Someone who behaves in a silly or dangerous way

E.g. He drives like a lunatic.

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