How to use this lesson: read each item aloud, notice the collocation, cover the definition and retrieve the word from memory. Then use at least three items in your own sentences.
10 useful words and phrases
fitness
The state of being physically healthy and strong.
Example: Regular walking can improve your fitness.
Natural collocation: physical fitness
balanced diet
A diet containing appropriate amounts of different foods.
Example: A balanced diet should include plenty of vegetables.
Natural collocation: maintain a balanced diet
wellbeing
General physical and mental health.
Example: Sleep has a major effect on wellbeing.
Natural collocation: mental wellbeing
prevent
To stop something from happening.
Example: Warming up can help prevent injury.
Natural collocation: prevent illness
diagnose
To identify an illness or problem.
Example: The doctor diagnosed a chest infection.
Natural collocation: diagnose a condition
dose
A measured amount of medicine.
Example: Take one dose after food.
Natural collocation: recommended dose
check-up
A routine examination of your health.
Example: I have a dental check-up twice a year.
Natural collocation: routine check-up
stamina
The ability to continue physical activity for a long time.
Example: Running gradually builds stamina.
Natural collocation: improve stamina
healthy habit
A regular behaviour that supports good health.
Example: Drinking enough water is a healthy habit.
Natural collocation: develop healthy habits
symptom
A physical or mental sign of illness.
Example: A persistent cough can be a symptom of infection.
Natural collocation: common symptom
Quick vocabulary check
- 1. Which word means “the state of being physically healthy and strong”? fitness
- 2. Which word means “a diet containing appropriate amounts of different foods”? balanced diet
- 3. Which word means “general physical and mental health”? wellbeing
- 4. Which word means “to stop something from happening”? prevent
- 5. Which word means “to identify an illness or problem”? diagnose
Make the vocabulary active
Choose five items above and make them personal. Say one true sentence about your life, work, studies or experience for each item. For stronger recall, return tomorrow and try to reproduce the collocations without looking.