Unit 1: Healthy Living - Chronological Vocabulary

Practice flashcards testing English vocabulary, definitions, synonyms, and opposites from Unit 1: Healthy Living (Focus on Success PLUS - 2nd edition).

What is a "spectator sport"?

A sport that people go to watch in a stadium, etc.

What does the adjective "lucrative" mean?

Very profitable.

What is the opposite of competing "at grassroots level"?

At professional level.

How is "dedication" defined?

Willingness to sacrifice a lot of time and energy for sth you love.

What is a "stroke"?

A serious illness caused by blocked blood flow in the brain.

What does it mean if someone is classified as "obese"?

Extremely overweight.

What does "starchy" mean, and what are typical examples?

Containing lot of starch, e.g. rice, wheat, potatoes.

What are "processed foods"?

Industrially produced foods that are changed from their original form.

What is "orienteering"?

A running sport for which a map and compass are used to navigate the way.

How is a "medical condition" defined?

Serious and/or chronic illness.

What activities constitute "farming"?

Growing crops and raising animals.

What does the phrasal verb "to hunt sb down" mean?

To find sb who doesn't want to be found.

What is the meaning of "fellow eater"?

Other guests at a restaurant.

How is "obesity" defined?

The state of being dangerously overweight.

What does it mean when two things "happen/go hand in hand"?

To be closely related to sth, to be a result of sth.

What is a "corporation"?

A large business, commercial enterprise.

What is the definition of "morality"?

Principles concerning right and wrong or good and bad behaviour.

What does a "collapse (in sth)" denote?

A sharp decline.

What does the idiom "across the board" mean?

Affecting every area of society.

What does the adjective "calorific" mean?

High in calories.

What is the British English (BE) term for American English (AE) "French fries"?

Chips.

What ingredients make up a "granola bar"?

Food made of grains, nuts and dried fruit.

What is a "pattern of eating"?

Diet, nutrition, eating behaviour.

Who is a "nutritionist"?

Sb who is an expert in food science.

What does it mean "to hold sth up"?

To offer or present sth (e.g. as a solution).

What is the opposite of "savoury"?

Sweet.

What is a synonym for "derogatory"?

Disparaging.

What is a "campaign"?

A set of actions to promote a specific purpose.

How is an "ancestor" defined?

Forefather, older relative.

What does it mean "to accelerate"?

To get faster, to increase rapidly.

What is the opposite of "to be in short supply"?

To be in ample supply.

What is a "policy (on sth)"?

The way a company or institution does sth.

What does the expression "by and large" mean?

Mainly, generally.

What animals are included under the term "livestock"?

Cows, pigs, chickens, etc.

What does "to strip sth off sth" mean?

To remove sth from sth.

What are examples of "ultra-processed food"?

Ready meals, frozen pizzas, etc.

What does the adjective "physiological" relate to?

Relating to how living bodies work.

What does "refined" mean when referring to substances or food?

Purified.

What does "to absorb sth" mean?

To take in and soak up sth.

What does "to overeat" mean?

To overindulge, to binge.

What is a "spice"?

Powder or seeds with a strong taste used in cooking.