Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• wear down: To erode or diminish something gradually through constant use or exposure.
• to the touch: When tested or sensed by physical contact.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• lead to: To result in some action
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• susceptible: Likely to fall prey to, be drawn to or influenced
• ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
• bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• metabolic: Concerning the body's metabolism
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• insulin: Substance in the body processing sugar into energy
• starch: Substance in food changed to energy in the body
• swallow: To believe (something that is not true)
• provide: To make available; to supply for use
• alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
• ferment: To go through a chemical change to make alcohol
• ingest: To eat, drink, or swallow something
• vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
• cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• stink: To smell terrible
• placebo: Harmless pill for comparison in trial of new drug
• stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
• chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
• limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
• uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
• decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• fungus: Plant, e.g. mushroom/mold, growing in damp places
• acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• yeast: A single-celled fungi used to make bread and beer
• pound: The # key on a keyboard
• dilute: To make something weaker or less efficient
• gulp: To swallow or drink quickly
• trust: To expect confidently
• caution: Quality of being cautious; avoiding risk, danger
• scalp: Part of the human head covered by hair
• burn: To destroy with fire
• link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
• train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
• acidic: Containing acid
• accumulation: Act of becoming bigger or more over time
• incline: To bend the head or body forward
• chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
• design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• allege: To state without proof
• clinic: Local medical center; department of a hospital
• meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
• dandruff: White scales of skin found in the hair
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• olive: Person's name
• zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
• swish: To move with a soft brushing or sweeping sound
• swig: To take a large mouthful of a drink