Unit 1: A Long and Healthy Life - Vocabulary and Key Structures

Comprehensive vocabulary and structural flashcards covering health, lifestyle, and mental well-being based on the lecture material.

Abundance

A large quantity of something; a state of having plenty, profusion, or wealth.

Advantage

A benefit or positive feature that gives someone a better position; an asset or gain.

Alternative

A choice, option, or substitute that can be used instead of something else.

Contain

To hold, include, or restrain something within limits.

Convenience

The state of being easy or suitable to use; practicality or ease.

Counselling

Professional guidance, therapy, or advice given to people to help them with personal or psychological problems.

Decay

The process of rotting or deteriorating; a decline in health or quality, such as in teeth.

Depleted

Being exhausted, drained, or significantly reduced in quantity.

Diagnosis

The identification, assessment, or evaluation of a medical condition or problem.

Distrust

A feeling of suspicion or skepticism; a lack of trust in someone or something.

Encounter

To meet or face something, often unexpectedly; a confrontation or experience.

Exaggerated

Overstated, inflated, or described as being better or worse than it really is.

Exhausted

Being extremely tired, drained, or worn out.

Expansion

The act of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or enlargement.

Genuine

Authentic, sincere, or real; not fake or counterfeit.

Hydrated

Being provided with enough water or moisture; refreshed by water.

Infuse

To instill or permeate; to steep herbs or tea to extract flavor.

Insecurity

A feeling of uncertainty, anxiety, or vulnerability.

Knowledgeable

Being well-informed, experienced, or having a lot of information about a subject.

Misleading

Giving the wrong idea or impression; deceptive, confusing, or inaccurate.

Overwhelmed

Feeling inundated or overpowered by a large amount of something, such as stress or work.

Proper

Appropriate, suitable, or correct according to standards.

Qualified

Having the necessary skills, certificates, or being eligible for a specific role.

Reliable

Dependable, trustworthy, and consistent in quality or performance.

Replacement

A substitute or something that takes the place of another person or thing.

Satisfying

Fulfilling, rewarding, or providing a sense of pleasure and contentment.

Schedule

A plan or timetable of activities; to arrange or plan a specific time for something.

Supplementary

Providing something additional or extra; acting as a supporting source.

Symptom

A physical or mental sign that indicates a particular illness or social problem.

Terminology

The special words or expressions used in a particular subject or activity; nomenclature.

Thoughtful

Showing consideration for others; being reflective, attentive, or deep in thought.

Tricky

Difficult, complicated, or awkward to deal with; requiring skill or caution.

Uncertainty

A state of doubt, ambiguity, or unpredictability.

Do more harm than good

A phrase meaning that an action is likely to have a damaging effect rather than a helpful one.

Make an appointment

To arrange a formal meeting with someone, such as a doctor or a professional.

Reach a goal

To successfully achieve a specific objective or target.

Risk of something

The possibility of something bad or dangerous happening.

Tempt somebody to do something

To persuade or entice someone to do something, often something they should not do.

Turn to

To go to someone or something for help, advice, or information.

Withdraw from

To pull out of or stop participating in something; to retreat from a situation.