Vocabulary

• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• break it to: To tell someone bad news.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• watery eyes: Eyes that are producing more tears than usual, often due to irritation, allergies, or infection.
• lead to: To result in some action
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• on the market: Available for sale.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• fold over: To bend something so that one part covers the other.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• sugar pill: A pill that contains no medicine and is given for psychological relief rather than for physiological effect.
• energy level: A measure of a person's physical or mental vitality.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• aside from
• feed on: To eat a particular food.
• direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• at the minimum: Not less than the smallest amount or number.
• rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
• as a rule: Generally; usually
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
• demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
• disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
• substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
• symptom: Sign that suggests that there is a problem
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• myth: Popular belief that is false, unsupported by fact
• conventional: Following the common attitudes and practices
• expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
• remedy: Way to solve or fix a problem
• misconception: Wrong or misunderstood idea
• journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
• prestigious: Respected as being important and with high status
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• vaccine: Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
• organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
• organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• radiation: Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
• cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
• autism: Disorder that prevents normal communication
• supplement: Added extra to support or make something complete
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• placebo: Harmless pill for comparison in trial of new drug
• frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
• bladder: Soft bag which holds liquid or air
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• wheat: A kind of grain that is used to make flour
• parasite: Small animal or plant living off a bigger one
• tummy: Stomach or belly
• dilute: To make something weaker or less efficient
• gluten: Mix of sticky plant proteins found in wheat flour
• ailment: An illness, especially a minor one
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• toothpaste: A paste used for cleaning teeth
• happen: To take place or occur
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• dosage: Measured amount of medicine or drug
• health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
• supplementation: Process of adding an extra part to something
• fluoride: Chemical added to water to improve tooth health
• papaya: Pear-shaped tropical fruit with orange flesh
• dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information