Notes

ENGLISH VOCABULARY

exp be prone to doing sth = tend to do sth, inclined to do sth
n tendency= proclivity, predisposition, inclination
n nutrient = component of food
adj nutritional = related to the number of nutrients
v nourish = bring up
n nourishment = bringing up
adj undernourished = not eating enough
adj malnourished = not eating properly (eating junk food)
n nutritionist = food scientist
n progress = development
n progression = the process of development
n regress = opposite of progress
v eschew = avoid, steer clear of sth, refrain from sth, abstain from sth
abstention= refrainment, avoidant
v adhere to sth = follow sth, abide sth
adj law-abiding citizen = following rules
n abode (welcome to my humble abode) = house
exp in moderation = within reason
v moderate = manage, control
v curb = restrict, restrain
n carvivore = eating only meat
n herbivore =eating only plants
n omnivore = eating all kinds
n omniscient =all knowing
n omnipresent = being always present
n omnipotent = all powerful
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v discipline = scold, punish, tell off
n chunk = large piece portion, bulk
v accumulate = collect gradually
adj cumulative = additive, summative
exp once-off = once it happens then it ends
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v encompass = include, involve, incorporate, entail
v impose = pressure / force sb to accept sth
n imposition (on)
adj inordinate = excessive , extreme
n, v strain = pressure / difficultly
v enhance = improve , strengthen, augment, beautify, ameliorate
# exacerbate, worsen, aggravate
v yield = produce, concede, allocate
adj versatile = multipurposed, multifunctional
v utilize = put sth to practical use
exp contrary to popular belief/contrary to a popular misconception
adv/prep whereby = through which
adj irrespective of = regardless of, independent of
adv respecting = regarding, concerning
exp with respect to = with regard to sth, as far as sth is concerned, in terms of
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adj aforementioned = mentioned before
n regimen = lifestyle, workout plan
n adherent = follower, disciple
n ancestor = predecessor, forefather
# offspring, progeny, descendants
v bear-bore-borne = carry, transport
adj bearable = tolerable
# Unbearable, intolerable
v contradict = come into direct conflict with sth, refuse, disprove
n contradiction = refutation, disproval
n reputation = fame
reputedly = it is rumored that, allegedly
adj notorious, infamous = famous for sth bad, ill- reputed
adj respectable = sth/sb that deserves respect
adj respectful = when one shows respect
v concur (with) = agree with, converge on
exp unanimous consent = everybody agrees
n dictum = quote, saying, aphorism
exp see eye to eye = be on the same page, be on the same wavelength (agree about sth)
adj antiquated = old-fashioned, outdated, obsolete
#modern, contemporary, innovative, state-of-the-art, cutting-edge, trending/trendy, current, advanced, sophisticated
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adj seminal (book/work/movie) = highly influential, having wide appeal
exp common denominator = common thread, points of overlap
n denominations = religious creeds/groups
v nominate sb = propose sb as a candidate
n nominee = candidate
exp by the same token = in similar respect, in like manner, similarly, likewise
exp in a nutshell = in short, briefly said, gist
v ensue = follow
adj ensuing = following, subsequent
adv subsequently = moving on
v nod = gesture meaning yes
# shake off (your head) = gesture meaning no
ph v nod off/doze off = take a quick nap
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n priority = ranking system., hierarchy
n suppression = reduction
~ n oppression = exert tyrannical control over sb
v suppress = reduce , stifle (choke), silence
v suffocate = not have air to breath
~ v repress = impede (feeeling)
n conspicuous = apparent, evident
exp you were conspicuous by your absence = it was obvious your absent
v comprise = to be made up of different elements
adj collateral (damage) = damage on the side
n terminal = final station
adj terminal = final, lethal, deadly
v terminate = end, stop
adj imperative = integral, essential, requirement
v opt for = choose
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v alleviate = make sth less painful , ease , sooth, mitigate, assuage
v undergo = go through sth, usually process (not that pleasant mostly)
v contract = be infected with sth, catch a virus, get smaller due to heat damages [contraction]
# expand [expansion]
n sickness/illness = a health isuue
n ailment = minor health issue (cold)
n disease = a sickness caused by transmissible virus
n condition = a general health issue
n disorder = mental health issue
n impairment = connected with malfunctioning of a bodily member
n respiration = breathing
~ n perspiration = sweating
respire, perspire, inspire, conspire
inhale (breathe in) # exhale (breathe out)
v supplant (with/by) = replace with, substitute for
adj susceptible = prone, vulnerable to sth
v dabble = experiment