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noun

symptom

/ˈsɪmptəm/

a sign of an illness or problem

“A cough can be a symptom of a cold.”

signindicationwarning
verb

recover

/rɪˈkʌvər/

to become healthy again

“She recovered quickly after the illness.”

healimproveget better
adjective

anxious

/ˈæŋkʃəs/

worried or nervous

“He felt anxious before the interview.”

worriednervousuneasy
adjective

relieved

/rɪˈliːvd/

happy because something bad did not happen

“I was relieved when the exam ended.”

comfortedcalmreassured
adjective

balanced

/ˈbælənst/

including the right amounts of different things

“A balanced diet supports long-term health.”

healthyevenstable
adjective

dizzy

/ˈdɪzi/

feeling as if you might fall or spin

“I felt dizzy after standing up too fast.”

lightheadedunsteadyfaint
noun

tension

/ˈtenʃn/

stress or tightness in the body or mind

“A short walk helped reduce my tension.”

stressstrainpressure
adjective

optimistic

/ˌɑːptɪˈmɪstɪk/

expecting good things to happen

“She felt optimistic about the treatment.”

hopefulpositiveconfident
noun

fever

/ˈfiːvə/

a higher than normal body temperature

“She stayed home from work because she had a fever.”

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noun

headache

/ˈhɛdeɪk/

pain in the head

“I have a headache after staring at the screen all day.”

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noun

cough

/kɑf/

a sudden noisy breath from the throat

“She had a bad cough that kept her up all night.”

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noun

infection

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

an illness caused by harmful germs

“The doctor gave him antibiotics to treat the infection.”

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noun

allergy

/allergy/

a bad physical reaction to something normally harmless

“He gets an allergy to peanuts every time he eats them.”

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noun

medicine

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/

a substance used to treat illness

“She took some medicine to help with her headache.”

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noun

treatment

/ˈtɹiːtmənt/

medical care for an illness or injury

“The treatment for her infection lasted about a week.”

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noun

clinic

/ˈklɪnɪk/

a place where people receive medical care

“We took my son to the clinic for his vaccinations.”

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noun

nurse

/nɜːs/

a person trained to care for sick people

“The nurse checked his temperature every hour.”

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noun

doctor

/ˈdɒktə/

a person trained to treat illness

“The doctor listened to my heartbeat and checked my throat.”

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noun

pressure

/pressure/

stress or force affecting the body or mind

“He's been under a lot of pressure at work lately.”

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noun

mood

/muːd/

the way someone feels at a time

“She's been in a bad mood since she woke up.”

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noun

emotion

/iˈmoʊʃən/

a strong feeling such as joy or fear

“Seeing her old friend again brought up a wave of emotion.”

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noun

comfort

/ˈkʊm.fət/

a feeling of calm and relief

“Her presence gave me a great deal of comfort during the storm.”

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noun

fatigue

/fəˈtiːɡ/

extreme tiredness

“After the long shift, he felt overwhelming fatigue.”

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noun

injury

/ˈɪn.dʒə.ɹi/

physical damage to the body

“He suffered a minor injury while playing soccer.”

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verb

breathe

/bɹiːð/

to take air into and out of the lungs

“Try to breathe slowly and calm your nerves before the interview.”

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verb

relax

/ɹɪˈlæks/

to become calm and less tense

“She likes to relax with a cup of tea after work.”

useapplyperform
verb

rest

/ɹɛst/

to stop activity in order to recover energy

“You should rest for a few days to recover from the flu.”

useapplyperform
verb

heal

/hiːl/

to become healthy after injury or illness

“The cut on my hand will heal in a few days.”

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verb

diagnose

/daɪəɡˈnəʊz/

to identify an illness or problem

“The doctor was able to diagnose the illness after running several tests.”

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verb

prescribe

/prescribe/

to tell a patient what medicine to take

“The doctor will prescribe antibiotics for the infection.”

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verb

exercise

/exercise/

to move the body to stay healthy

“I exercise three times a week to stay fit.”

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verb

stretch

/stretch/

to extend muscles or body parts gently

“I stretch my legs before going for a run.”

useapplyperform
verb

cope

/cope/

to deal successfully with difficulty

“She learned to cope with stress by practicing yoga every morning.”

useapplyperform
verb

worry

/worry/

to feel nervous about a problem

“I worry about my exam results until I get the grades back.”

useapplyperform
verb

panic

/panic/

to suddenly feel strong fear

“He began to panic when he couldn't find his keys before the interview.”

useapplyperform
verb

encourage

/encourage/

to give someone hope or confidence

“Her coach tried to encourage her before the big race.”

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adjective

healthy

/healthy/

physically or mentally well

“Eating vegetables every day is part of a healthy diet.”

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adjective

ill

/ill/

sick or unwell

“My sister stayed home because she was ill with the flu.”

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adjective

sore

/sore/

painful or sensitive

“My muscles are sore after yesterday's workout.”

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adjective

tired

/tired/

needing rest or sleep

“I felt tired after working all day without a break.”

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adjective

calm

/calm/

not worried or excited

“She took a deep breath and felt calm before the interview.”

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adjective

lonely

/lonely/

sad because of being alone

“He felt lonely after all his friends moved away.”

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cheerful

/cheerful/

happy and positive

“She has a cheerful attitude even when things go wrong.”

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frustrated

/frustrated/

annoyed because something is difficult

“He felt frustrated when the computer kept freezing.”

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grateful

/grateful/

feeling thankful

“I felt grateful for all the support my family gave me.”

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adjective

sensitive

/sensitive/

easily affected by feelings or physical conditions

“Her skin is sensitive to the sun, so she always wears sunscreen.”

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adjective

energetic

/ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/

having a lot of energy

“She felt energetic after her morning jog.”

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adjective

peaceful

/ˈpiːsfəl/

quiet, calm, and free from stress

“The peaceful garden is perfect for meditation.”

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noun

body

/body/

the physical structure of a person

“Regular exercise keeps your body healthy.”

noun

mind

/mind/

the part of a person that thinks and feels

“Keep your mind focused during the test.”

noun

blood

/blood/

the red liquid moving through the body

“Blood donors help save lives at the hospital every week.”

noun

heart

/heart/

the organ that pumps blood

“My heart beats faster when I run up the stairs.”

noun

brain

/brain/

the organ that controls thought and movement

“The brain controls all your body functions.”

noun

skin

/skin/

the outer covering of the body

“Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun's rays.”

noun

breath

/breath/

the air taken into or sent out of the lungs

“Hold your breath and count to ten.”

noun

pain

/pain/

an unpleasant physical feeling

“She winced in pain after twisting her ankle.”

noun

stress

/stress/

worry or pressure caused by difficulties

“Work deadlines have caused her a lot of stress lately.”

noun

sleep

/sleep/

the natural resting state of the body

“I need eight hours of sleep to feel rested.”

noun

diet

/diet/

the food and drink someone usually has

“Her diet mostly consists of vegetables and grains.”

noun

energy

/energy/

the strength needed to act or work

“I need more energy to get through the afternoon.”

noun

care

/care/

attention given to keep someone healthy

“Good care and nutrition help children grow healthy.”

noun

risk

/risk/

the possibility of harm or loss

“Smoking carries a high risk of serious illness.”

noun

cause

/cause/

the reason something happens

“The exact cause of the delay was never explained to the passengers.”

noun

effect

/effect/

a change caused by something

“The medicine had an immediate effect on his headache.”

noun

fear

/fear/

an unpleasant feeling caused by danger

“She overcame her fear of heights by climbing the mountain.”

noun

joy

/joy/

a strong feeling of happiness

“Seeing her family again filled him with pure joy.”

noun

anger

/anger/

a strong feeling of annoyance

“His anger cooled down after he took a walk.”

noun

sadness

/sadness/

the feeling of being unhappy

“Her sadness faded as time passed and she moved on.”

noun

surprise

/surprise/

a feeling caused by something unexpected

“What a surprise to see my old friend at the store!”

noun

hope

/hope/

a belief that something good may happen

“She held onto the hope that things would improve soon.”

noun

trust

/trust/

belief that someone is honest or reliable

“Trust between the two friends grew stronger over the years.”

noun

confidence

/confidence/

belief in your own ability

“Her confidence grew after she gave the presentation successfully.”

noun

shame

/shame/

a painful feeling about something wrong

“He felt shame after he realized what he had done.”

noun

pride

/pride/

a good feeling about an achievement

“She felt pride when she won the competition.”

verb

eat

/eat/

to put food in your mouth and swallow it

“She likes to eat breakfast slowly before work.”

verb

drink

/drink/

to take liquid into your body

“Drink plenty of water throughout the day.”

verb

feel

/feel/

to experience a physical or emotional state

“I feel happy when I spend time with my friends.”

verb

hurt

/hurt/

to cause or experience pain

“The hot stove can hurt you if you touch it.”

verb

avoid

/avoid/

to stay away from something harmful

“I avoid eating too much sugar to stay healthy.”

verb

prevent

/prevent/

to stop something from happening

“Washing your hands prevents the spread of germs.”

verb

improve

/improve/

to become better

“His grades improved after he started studying regularly.”

verb

manage

/manage/

to deal successfully with something

“She managed to finish the project despite the challenges.”

verb

enjoy

/enjoy/

to get pleasure from something

“I enjoy watching movies on Friday nights.”

adjective

fearful

/fearful/

feeling afraid

“The dog became fearful during the thunderstorm.”

adjective

brave

/brave/

able to face danger without giving up

“The brave firefighter ran into the burning building.”

adjective

active

/active/

moving or doing things regularly

“He stays active by cycling to work every day.”

adjective

weak

/weak/

not physically strong

“His legs felt weak after the long hike.”

adjective

strong

/strong/

having physical or mental power

“She is a strong person who never gives up on her goals.”

adjective

serious

/serious/

important and needing attention

“The doctor said his condition was serious and needed treatment.”

adjective

normal

/normal/

usual or expected

“It's normal to feel nervous before a big presentation.”

noun

muscle

/muscle/

a part of the body that produces movement

“Building muscle requires consistent exercise and proper nutrition.”

noun

joint

/joint/

a place where two bones meet

“His knee joint has been stiff since the injury last winter.”

noun

vitamin

/vitamin/

a natural substance needed for health

“Oranges are a great source of vitamin C.”

noun

illness

/illness/

a disease or period of being unwell

“She missed a week of work because of a sudden illness.”

noun

wellness

/wellness/

the general state of being healthy

“She focuses on wellness by eating well and sleeping enough.”

noun

therapy

/therapy/

treatment that helps a person recover

“He started therapy to help his shoulder heal after surgery.”

noun

pulse

/pulse/

the regular beating of the heart

“The doctor checked my pulse to see how fast my heart was beating.”

noun

sympathy

/sympathy/

kindness shown to someone who is suffering

“She showed sympathy to her friend who lost his job.”

adjective

mental

/mental/

relating to the mind or emotions

“Mental health is just as important as physical health.”

adjective

physical

/physical/

relating to the body

“Regular exercise improves both mental and physical health.”