Vocabulary

• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• to the touch: When tested or sensed by physical contact.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• have to: Must do
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• dry skin: A skin condition characterized by a lack of moisture in the skin, often causing itching, scaling, and cracking.
• lead to: To result in some action
• out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
• to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
• rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• check out
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• fine wine: Wine of high quality and good taste.
• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• on contact: Happening immediately upon touching or meeting.
• cut on: To switch on; to activate (a device or light).
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• fall under: To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
• overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
• diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• severe: Very bad; harsh
• common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
• bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
• disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
• inflammation: Painful swelling in the body due to illness
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
• calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• occur: To come to pass or to happen
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• tiny: Very, very small
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• inflammatory: Making or intended to make someone angry
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
• swell: To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
• utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
• circulation: Movement of blood through the body
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
• great: Very good; better than before
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• vein: Tube that returns blood from the body to the heart
• upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
• elevate: To make something higher
• cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
• dosage: Measured amount of medicine or drug
• drainage: Process of removing water or liquid from something
• pod: Seed container that grows on plants
• lymph: Clear fluid containing white blood cells
• enlarge: To make something larger (e.g. a photo)
• ultrasound: Use of sound waves to therapy or diagnostics
• latte: Espresso coffee filled up with hot milk
• cove: Small, sheltered inlet or bay