DAY 4: Personal hygiene

BBC Reading Articles Input

ablution (n.)

The act of washing oneself Ex: My daily __s include brushing my teeth and washing my face before I start my day.

brave (v.)

To deal with a dangerous situation Ex: Even though the storm was scary, she had to __ the wind to get home.

douse (v.)

To pour a lot of liquid over, to soak sb/sth with a large amount of liquid Ex: The fire started in the small bin, but he quickly __d it with a bucket of water.

fitness regime (n.)

A structured method or system for exercise Ex: He follows a strict __, going to the gym five times a week.

hard and fast (idiom)

Defined, fixed and can’t be changed Ex: I have some __ rules in my company—break them, and you're out of here.

keep sth at bay (idiom)

To prevent something bad from approaching Ex: Eating an apple every day might help to ____ illnesses ____.

odour (n.)

A smell, especially an unpleasant one Ex: Take the trash out today because there is a very unpleasant __ in the kitchen.

pong (v.) (n.)

(Informal) To smell very bad, a unpleasant smell. Ex: Your gym socks really __; you need to wash them immediately!

soapy (adj.)

Covered in or full of soap Ex: The floor became very slippery and __ after I spilled the cleaning liquid.

steam (v.) (n.)

To give off hot vapor Ex: The hot coffee is still sending up __; be careful not to burn your tongue.