Lesson 108/202 · 30 words · 0 learned

A2 · Body & health

1
dead(adjective)
/ded/
no longer alive
dead leaves/wood/skin
The poor child looks more dead than alive.
Synonymsdeceasedlifelessinanimateexpireddefunct
Antonymsalivelivinganimatethrivingactive
2
cigarette(noun)
/ˈsɪɡəret/
a thin tube of paper filled with tobacco , for smoking
a packet/pack of cigarettes
to light a cigarette
Synonymssmokefagbuttcancer stick
Antonymsnone (in the direct sensebut could be 'health''fresh air')
3
hurt(verb)
/hɜːrt/
to cause physical pain to somebody/yourself; to injure somebody/yourself
My shoes hurt me because they are too small.
People's reaction to the film has varied greatly.
Synonymsachepaininjurewoundharmafflict
Antonymshealcomfortsootheeasehelp
4
alive(adjective)
/əˈlaɪv/
living; not dead
Doctors kept the baby alive for six weeks.
We don't know whether he's alive or dead.
Synonymslivingexistingbreathinganimateconsciousvigorousactivealert
Antonymsdeaddeceasedlifelessinanimateextinct
5
patient(noun)
/ˈpeɪʃnt/
a person who is receiving medical treatment, especially in a hospital
I am a patient of Dr. Stephens; could I make an appointment to see her?
She's very patient with young children.
Synonymssick personinvalidcasesuffererclient (in some contexts)
Antonymsdoctorphysicianhealthy personwellness
6
ill(adjective)
/ɪl/
suffering from an illness or disease; not feeling well
Uncle Harry is terminally ill with cancer (= he will die from his illness).
She was taken ill suddenly.
Synonymssickunwellailinginfirmpoorly
Antonymshealthywellfithale
7
flu(noun)
/fluː/
a serious disease caused by a virus, that causes a high temperature, severe pains and weakness
The whole family has the flu.
She's got flu.
Synonymsinfluenzagrippe
Antonymshealthwellnesswell-being
8
death(noun)
/deθ/
the fact of somebody dying or being killed
the anniversary of his wife's death
He died a slow and painful death.
Synonymsdemisepassingenddeparturefatality
Antonymsbirthlifeexistence
9
ankle(noun)
/ˈæŋkl/
the joint connecting the foot to the leg; the narrow part of the leg just above the ankle joint
to sprain/break your ankle
We found ourselves ankle-deep in water (= the water came up to our ankles).
Synonymstarsushock (animal)
10
asleep(adjective)
/əˈsliːp/
sleeping
The baby was sound asleep upstairs.
The police found him asleep in a garage.
Synonymssleepingdozingnappingslumberingout cold
Antonymsawakealertwakefulconscious
11
fit(verb)
/fɪt/
to be the right shape and size for somebody/something
This skirt does not fit me.
I tried the dress on but it didn't fit.
Synonymssuitaccommodatecorrespondconformmatchtailor
Antonymsmisfitunsuitablelooseill-fittingincompatible
12
skin(noun)
/skɪn/
the layer of tissue that covers the body
to have dark/fair/olive, etc. skin
The snake sheds its skin once a year.
Synonymsepidermisintegumenthidepelt
Antonymsbodycoreinteriormiddlefleshpulpcover
13
weak(adjective)
/wiːk/
not physically strong
He is still weak after the flu.
She is still weak after her illness.
Synonymsfeeblefrailfragileinfirmpowerlessvulnerabledelicate
Antonymsstrongpowerfulrobustvigoroushealthytough
14
medical(adjective)
/ˈmedɪkl/
connected with illness and injury and their treatment
Medical advances surely help us to live longer.
a medical student/school
Synonymsclinicalmedicinaltherapeutichealingpharmaceutical
Antonymsnonmedicallayholisticalternative
15
blood(noun)
/blʌd/
the red liquid that flows through the bodies of humans and animals
The nurse took a small amount of blood from my arm.
Synonymsgorevital fluidlifeblood
Antonymslymphwater
16
dentist(noun)
/ˈdentɪst/
a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth
A dentist's job is taking care of people's teeth.
That's definite then, is it?
Synonymstooth doctordental surgeonoral surgeon
Antonymspatient
17
knee(noun)
/niː/
the joint between the top and bottom parts of the leg where it bends in the middle
She often sits on her father’s knee while he reads her a story.
I grazed my knee when I fell.
Synonymsgenuknee joint
18
finger(noun)
/ˈfɪŋɡər/
one of the four long thin parts that stick out from the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)
She has very long fingers.
He was about to speak but she raised a finger to her lips.
Synonymsdigitphalange
Antonymspalmhand
19
virus(noun)
/ˈvaɪrəs/
a living thing, too small to be seen without a microscope , that causes disease in people, animals and plants
The doctor said my fever was caused by a virus.
SynonymsmalwareinfectionbugTrojan horseworm
Antonymscleansterileprotectedsecure
20
physical(adjective)
/ˈfɪzɪkl/
connected with a person’s body rather than their mind
physical fitness
He tends to avoid all physical contact.
Synonymsbodilycorporaltangiblematerialreal
Antonymsmentalspiritualintellectualemotionalimmaterial
21
brain(noun)
/breɪn/
the organ inside the head that controls movement, thought, memory and feeling
Our brain is responsible for a lot of functions.
brain cells
Synonymsmindintellectgrey matterencephalon
Antonymsbodymusclephysicality
22
bone(noun)
/bəʊn/
any of the hard parts that form the skeleton of the body of a human or an animal
The dog was gnawing at a bone.
He survived the accident with no broken bones.
Synonymsskeletonosseous tissueivory
Antonymscartilagefleshmuscle
23
injury(noun)
/ˈɪndʒəri/
harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body, for example in an accident
to sustain injuries/an injury
a head injury
Synonymswoundtraumadamageharmhurtailment
Antonymshealingrecoveryhealthwellness
24
shoulder(noun)
/ˈʃəʊldər/
either of the two parts of the body between the top of each arm and the neck
He carried the child on his shoulders.
She tapped him on the shoulder.
Synonymsupper backneckburdenresponsibility
Antonymsbackfootavoidevade
25
stomach(noun)
/ˈstʌmək/
the muscular bag-shaped organ where food is stored and partly digested by acid and enzymes
The stomach produces acid that helps to digest proteins.
Endoscopy revealed an ulcer in the lining of the stomach.
Synonymsbellyabdomentummygutpaunch
Antonymsnothing (related to lack of stomach issues/concerns)health (related to stomach health)
26
energy(noun)
/ˈenərdʒi/
the strength, effort and enthusiasm required for physical or mental activity, work, etc.
I didn't even have the energy to get out of bed.
It's a waste of time and energy.
Synonymspowervigorvitalitystrengthforcedrive
Antonymsapathylethargyweaknessinactivity
27
smoking(noun)
/ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
the activity or habit of smoking cigarettes, etc.
Would you like smoking or non-smoking?
He's trying to give up smoking.
Synonymspuffinginhalinglighting uptobacco usevaping
Antonymsnon-smokingabstainingquittingnon-combustible
28
pain(noun)
/peɪn/
the feelings that you have in your body when you have been hurt or when you are ill
This cream helps to relieve the pain.
Synonymsacheagonydiscomforthurtsufferingsorenessanguishdistress
Antonymscomforteasereliefpleasurewell-beingjoy
29
neck(noun)
/nek/
the part of the body between the head and the shoulders
The boy keeps the key on a string around his neck.
Synonymsnapethroatscruff
30
illness(noun)
/ˈɪlnəs/
the state of being physically or mentally ill
She was absent from work due to illness.
Synonymssicknessdiseaseailment
Antonymshealthwellness