Lesson 142/202 · 25 words · 0 learned

B1 · Body & health

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suffer(verb)
/ˈsʌfər/
to be badly affected by a disease, pain, sad feelings, a lack of something, etc.
He suffered intense pain
He suffers from asthma.
Synonymsendureundergoexperiencebeartoleratesustain
Antonymsenjoythriveprosperflourishbenefit
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nail(noun)
/neɪl/
the thin hard layer covering the outer tip of the fingers or toes
nail clippers
Stop biting your nails!
Synonymstackspikepinclawtalon
AntonymsNone (in the context of the anatomical part). For the verb senseantonyms would be things like 'unfasten''detach'
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survive(verb)
/sərˈvaɪv/
to continue to live or exist
These plants cannot survive in very cold conditions.
Some strange customs have survived from earlier times.
Synonymsendurepersistlivewithstandcopeget by
Antonymsdieperishsuccumbexpire
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emergency(noun)
/ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden, serious situation, such as an injury or illness, that needs immediate action
Severe chest pain should always be treated as a medical emergency.
In an emergency, call 115 for an ambulance.
Synonymscrisisurgencyexigencypredicamentdisaster
Antonymscalmpeacenormalityroutine
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operation(noun)
/ˌɑːpəreɪʃn ˌdezərt ˈʃiːld/
the process of cutting open a part of a person's body in order to remove or repair a damaged part
Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night
Doctors performed an emergency operation for appendicitis last night.
Synonymssurgeryprocedureinterventiontreatmentprocessundertakingactivity
Antonymsinactionrestnoninterventionabstention
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tongue(noun)
/tʌŋ/
the soft part in the mouth that moves around, used for tasting, swallowing , speaking, etc.
He clicked his tongue to attract their attention.
It's very rude to stick your tongue out at people.
Synonymsspeechlanguagearticulationdialect
Antonymssilencemuteness
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throat(noun)
/θrəʊt/
a passage in the neck through which food and air pass on their way into the body; the front part of the neck
a sore throat
He held the knife to her throat.
Synonymsgulletwindpipepharynx
Antonymscommon yellowthroatcutthroatear-nose-and-throat doctorfrog-in-the-throatrelaxed throatthroatthroatywhite-throat
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sight(noun)
/saɪt/
the ability to see
She lost her sight in an accident when she was young.
Synonymsviewvisioneyesightspectacleperceptionobservationglimpse
Antonymsblindnessimperceptibility
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chest(noun)
/tʃest/
the top part of the front of the body, between the neck and the stomach
There is a red spot on his chest.
a chest infection
Synonymsbreastthoraxbosomtorsopectus
Antonymsbackrear
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breathing(noun)
/ˈbriːðɪŋ/
the action of taking air into the lungs and sending it out again
Heavy (= loud) breathing was all I could hear.
Her breathing became steady and she fell asleep.
Synonymsrespirationventilationinspirationexpirationpantingsighing
Antonymssuffocationasphyxiationbreathlessness
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breathe(verb)
/briːð/
to take air into your lungs and send it out again through your nose or mouth
He breathed deeply before speaking again.
He was breathing heavily after his exertions.
Synonymsinhaleexhalerespiregasppantpuff
Antonymssuffocateasphyxiatechoke
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muscle(noun)
/ˈmʌsl/
a piece of body tissue that you make tight and relax in order to move a particular part of the body; the tissue that forms the muscles of the body
She tried to relax her tense muscles.
a calf/neck/thigh muscle
Synonymssinewbicepstendonstrengthbrawn
Antonymsweaknessatrophyflabbiness
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uncomfortable(adjective)
/ʌnˈkʌmftəbl/
not letting you feel physically comfortable; unpleasant to wear, sit on, etc.
I couldn't sleep because the bed was so uncomfortable.
uncomfortable shoes
Synonymsawkwarduneasydistressingirritatingpainfuldisagreeablerestless
Antonymscomfortableeasypleasantagreeablerelaxing
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breath(noun)
/breθ/
the air that you take into your lungs and send out again
We had to stop for breath before we got to the top.
His breath smelt of garlic.
Synonymsrespirationexhalationinhalationpuffgasp
Antonymssuffocationasphyxiation
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toe(noun)
/təʊ/
one of the five small parts that stick out from the foot; any similar part on the foot of an animal or bird
That man has 11 toes.
I stubbed my toe on the step.
Synonymsdigitpedal digit
Antonymsautoeroticdostoevskidostoevskiandostoevskyeven-toedgrottoeshammer-toeheel-and-toe
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poison(noun)
/ˈpɔɪzn/
a substance that causes death or harm if it gets into the body
Keep the rat poison away from small children and pets.
Synonymsvenomtoxintoxicantbanecontaminate
Antonymsantidotecureremedyneutralizecleanse
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strength(noun)
/streŋkθ/
the quality of being physically strong
He pushed against the rock with all his strength.
She didn't have the strength to walk any further.
Synonymspowerforcemightpotencyvigorenergy
Antonymsweaknessfrailtyimpotencefeebleness
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injure(verb)
/ˈɪndʒər/
to harm yourself or somebody else physically, especially in an accident
The bomb killed eleven people and injured 55.
She injured herself during training.
Synonymswoundhurtdamageharmimpair
Antonymshealcuremendrepair
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treatment(noun)
/ˈtriːtmənt/
something that is done to cure an illness or injury, or to make somebody look and feel good
The little boy has responded well to treatment.
He is receiving treatment for shock.
Synonymstherapycureremedycaremanagementhealingmedicationintervention
Antonymsneglectdisregardharminjuryaggravationworsening
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lip(noun)
/lɪp/
either of the two soft edges at the opening to the mouth
Her lips are quite thin.
The assistant pursed her lips.
Synonymsmouthlabium
Antonymsinsideinteriormiddlekindness
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painful(adjective)
/ˈpeɪnfl/
causing you pain
My knee is still very painful after I fell off my bike.
Synonymsachingagonizingbitterdistressinggrievoushurtfulmiserablesevere
Antonymspleasantdelightfuljoyfulhappyagreeablepainless
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poisonous(adjective)
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
causing death or illness if swallowed or taken into the body
Ivy leaves are poisonous but I am immune to the poison.
Synonymstoxicvenomousnoxiousdeadlylethal
Antonymsharmlesssafenon-toxicbenignwholesome
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symptom(noun)
/ˈsɪmptəm/
a change in the body or mind that a patient notices and that may be a sign of disease
The most common symptoms of dengue are high fever and severe body aches.
Tell the doctor when your symptoms first started.
Synonymssignindicationmanifestationcharacteristicfeatureevidence
Antonymshealthwellnesscurenormality
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fitness(noun)
/ˈfɪtnəs/
the state of being physically healthy and strong
I took a fitness course last month.
Synonymshealthwellnessphysical conditionwell-beingshape
Antonymsillnessweaknessfrailtyunhealthiness
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injured(adjective)
/ˈɪndʒərd/
physically hurt; having an injury
She was seriously injured in the accident.
Synonymswoundedhurtdamagedimpairedafflicted
Antonymsunhurtuninjuredsafewellhealthy