Health Flashcards
intake of food
I always try to keep my intake of junk food down to a minimum.
good shape
Exercising frequently can keep our body in a good shape.
sedentary ( adj )
/ˈsednˌterē/
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.
mobility ( n )
/məʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/
The ability to move freely or be easily moved
E.g. Some neck injuries cause total loss of mobility below the point of injury.
hectic ( adj )
/ˈhek.tɪk/
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.
haven ( n )
/ˈheɪ.vən/
A safe or peaceful place
E.g. The garden was a haven from the noise and bustle of the city.
bustle ( v )
/ˈbʌs.əl/
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.
confrontation ( n )
/ˌkɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/
confrontational ( adj )
A fight or argument
E.g. There were violent confrontations between police and demonstrators.
disguise ( v )
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
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.
lunatic ( n )
/ˈluː.nə.tɪk/
Someone who behaves in a silly or dangerous way
E.g. He drives like a lunatic.