Healthy, Independent and Inspiring Lives - Vocabulary and Collocations

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering terms, phrasal verbs, idioms, and collocations from the 'Healthy, Independent and Inspiring Lives' lecture series.

Respectable

Deserving respect; having good standing, integrity, and a positive reputation in society.

Sensible

Wise, practical, and making decisions based on reason and sound judgment rather than emotion.

Conscientious

Thorough, dedicated, and highly responsible; careful to do tasks properly and on time.

Chronic

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring (used especially of illnesses or medical conditions).

Independent

Self-reliant and autonomous; capable of covering living costs and making decisions without relying on others.

Allowance

A regular sum of money provided to someone to meet living costs or daily pocket expenses.

Budget

A financial plan that estimates income and expenses to manage spending and achieve financial autonomy.

Owe

To have an obligation to pay money or repay a debt or favor to someone.

Choice

An act or opportunity of selecting between two or more possibilities.

Anonymous

Not identified by name; remaining unacknowledged or unknown to the public.

Resilience

The psychological capacity to recover quickly from hardship, emotional distress, or adversity.

Rewarding

Providing personal satisfaction, value, and a sense of fulfillment, even without financial gain.

Successive

Following one after another in continuous, uninterrupted succession; consecutive.

Attribute

To regard a quality, success, or result as being caused by a specific effort, factor, or person (attribute A to B).

Prescription

A doctor's written authorization directing the preparation and use of a specific medicine or remedy.

Outlook

A person's general attitude, perspective, or point of view toward life and the future.

Distinguished

Celebrated, eminent, and highly respected for extraordinary achievements, dignity, or expertise.

Prosthetic

Relating to an artificial device designed to replace a missing biological body part or limb.

Self-directed

Guiding and regulating one's own actions, study, or goals without needing constant supervision.

Curb

To restrain, control, or limit an urge, spending habit, or appetite.

Alleviate

To ease, diminish, or make physical discomfort, pain, or suffering less severe.

Contribution

An effort, donation, or service given to help achieve a collective goal or improve a cause.

Tirelessly

Working with continuous energy, tenacity, and dedication without showing fatigue.

Significantly

In an important, noticeable, or substantial manner.

Fully

Completely, entirely, and to the greatest extent possible (such as being fully aware).

Vigorous

Characterized by high physical exertion, robust energy, strength, and intensity.

Well-being

The overall state of being healthy, happy, comfortable, and prosperous in mind and body.

Glittering

Exceptionally brilliant, successful, and prestigious (commonly describing a prominent career).

Unwavering

Steadfast, resolute, and unchanging; not faltering or swaying under difficulty.

Look up to

To admire, respect, and revere someone as an inspirational role model.

Take on

To accept, assume, or commit to a specific duty, challenge, or project.

Burn out

To become physically or emotionally exhausted due to prolonged overwork, stress, or lack of rest.

Keep up with

To maintain pace, move as fast as, or manage to handle a demanding workload or environment.

Fall back on

To rely on an emergency fund, backup resource, or support network when encountering trouble.

Bring about

To cause something to happen, especially meaningful reforms, outcomes, or changes.

Face up to

To accept, acknowledge, and confront an unpleasant truth, failure, or reality rather than evading it.

Soldier on

To persevere and keep going determinedly despite facing weariness, setbacks, or hardships.

Stand out

To be noticeably distinctive, prominent, or superior in contrast to surrounding elements.

Put off

To delay, postpone, or defer taking action on an obligation until a later date.

On cloud nine

An idiomatic expression describing a state of extreme euphoria, immense happiness, or bliss.

Put her mind at ease

An idiomatic phrase meaning to eliminate worries, calm anxiety, and bring reassurance to someone.

Take a heavy toll on

An idiomatic phrase meaning to cause severe wear, negative consequences, or chronic damage over time.

Make ends meet

An idiom meaning to manage one's finances so that earnings are just sufficient to cover basic living expenses.

Stand on his own two feet

An idiom meaning to achieve full independence, managing life and surviving without parental or outside help.

Weigh up the pros and cons

An idiom meaning to thoroughly evaluate the advantages and disadvantages before reaching a decision.

Come to terms with

An idiom meaning to gradually accept a painful event, personal loss, or difficult reality.

Live life to the full

An idiom meaning to experience life enthusiastically and make the most out of every available opportunity.

Pave the way for

An idiom meaning to lay the groundwork or create conditions that make future advancements possible.

Push the boundaries

An idiom meaning to test, expand, or transcend standard limitations to achieve groundbreaking results.

Keep a positive outlook on life

An idiom meaning to sustain an optimistic, hopeful perspective and mental attitude amidst challenges.

Portion / Helping

The specific quantity of food allocated or served to an individual at one meal.

Fend for oneself

To manage one's own affairs and survive without relying on assistance from other people.

Sedentary

Involving prolonged periods of sitting and very little regular physical activity or exercise.

Take the initiative

To proactively assess a situation and take decisive action without waiting for instructions.

Bounce back

To recover quickly and regain vitality, health, or optimism following an illness or setback.

Hooked on

Deeply captivated, engrossed, or enthusiastic about an activity (antonym of indifferent to).

Make a go of

To succeed in an enterprise, venture, or relationship through dedicated effort (antonym of fail miserably in).

Alleviate (in contrast to intensify)

To reduce the intensity or burden of pain and distress (direct antonym of intensify).

Chronic (in contrast to temporary)

Describing a continuous, persistent, or long-standing ailment (direct antonym of temporary or short-lived).

Under the weather

An idiom describing feeling mildly unwell, sick, or fatigued (direct antonym of as fit as a fiddle).