Vocabulary:
amount: quantity.
Examples:
They didn't deliver the right amount of sand. Small amounts of land were used for keeping animals. increase: /ɪnˈkriːs/ to (make something) become larger in amount or size. ≠ decrease Examples: Incidents of armed robbery have increased over the last few years. Life expectancy in Europe has increased greatly in the 20th century. plenty of: a lot of. Examples: We've got plenty of time before we need to leave for the airport. They've always had plenty of money. endorphin: /enˈdɔː.fɪn/ a chemical naturally, released in the brain to reduce pain, that in large amounts can make you feel relaxed or full of energy. Examples: When you laugh, your body makes chemicals called endorphins. Endorphins make problems look smaller and make you feel better about your life. maintain: /meɪnˈteɪn/ to keep a road, machine, building, etc. in good condition. Examples: A large house costs a lot to maintain. The roads in the town have been very poorly maintained. decay: /dɪˈkeɪ/ to become gradually damaged, worse, or less; to cause something to do this. Examples: Sugar makes your teeth decay. It's sad to watch a beautiful rose decay in such a short time. ashamed: /əˈʃeɪmd/ feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done or about a quality in your character. Examples: You should be ashamed of yourselves. She ought to be thoroughly ashamed of herself - talking to her mother like that. occur: /əˈkɜːr/ (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen. Examples: An accident involving over ten vehicles has occurred in the east-bound lane. If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medication, consult your doctor immediately. preventable: /prɪˈven.tə.bəl/ able to be prevented. Examples: Both causes are preventable with regular maintenance of the pump. Many health problems are preventable on condition that we diagnose them as early as possible. diagnose: /ˈdaɪ.əɡ.nəʊz/ to recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examining it. Examples: She was diagnosed with/as having diabetes. It was not easy to diagnose what was wrong with the business.
Balanced diet
Fatty food
Oils
Poultry
Push-ups
Stretching
Dental decay