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THEME 3 MINI DICTIONARY
ENGLISH to happen or exist while constant (adj) to feel better after an illness
get over (phr v)
accompany (v)
happening a lot or all the time
something else is happening
You can get over the flu in a
My daughter was in constant
A fever may accompany a sore
throat and a viral infection. pain because of her toothache. few days if you rest and take
the right medicine.
detect (v)
adversely (adv) to discover or notice something give up (phr v)
in a way that has a negative or The doctor used a thermometer to stop doing or consuming
harmful effect to detect the patient’s fever. something
A poor diet can adversely affect It is never too late to give up
a person’s well-being. detrimental (adj) unhealthy habits for a better
causing harm or damage and longer life.
alleviate (v) Consuming too much caffeine
to make pain or suffering less can be detrimental to one’s inadequate (adj)
The doctor advised a warm sleep quality. not enough or not good enough
compress to alleviate the Inadequate amounts of sleep
muscle pain. disorder (n) can have negative physical and
a mental or physical illness mental effects.
avoid (v) Eating disorders can make it
to try not to do or have something difficult to enjoy food and indirectly (adv)
of something mealtimes. in a way not straightly connected
You should avoid sugary drinks Good oral hygiene indirectly
to protect your dental health. diverse (adj) contributes to better
involving many different types of heart health.
boost (v) things
to increase or improve something A diverse diet rich in vitamins instantly (adv)
Eating fruits and vegetables can and minerals is important for immediately
boost your overall health. overall health. Chewing mint gum can instantly
freshen your breath after a
break down (phr v) effectively (adv) meal.
to become very bad in a way that produces the result
George’s health broke down that one wants intake (n)
after months of stress and Regular exercise can help an act of taking food, drink, etc.
overwork. individuals effectively keep a into the body
healthy weight. An inadequate intake of
bring down (phr v) vitamins can lead to some
to cause something to become excessive (adj) health problems.
less too much or too great
Doctors advise patients to bring Excessive sugar consumption keep up (phr v)
down their cholesterol levels can cause obesity and diabetes. to continue doing something
with diet. Do not forget to keep up good
frequently (adv) hygiene practices to protect
cautiously (adv) often your health.
in a careful way, especially in Drinking water frequently during
order to avoid danger, mistakes, the day helps prevent dry limiting (adj)
or risks mouth. preventing any improvement or
The nurse moved cautiously to increase in something
avoid waking up the patient. futile (adj) The shortage of medical
unsuccessful; useless facilities can be a limiting
condition (n) Sue’s futile attempts to ease factor in rural areas.
a medical problem that one has her pain without painkillers
for a long time made it worse.
Jill suffers from a rare condition
that affects her nervous system.
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