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IELTS Writing Vocabulary: Health & Fitness

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July 8, 2022
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IELTS Vocabulary Topic: Health & Fitness

allergy – a medical condition that causes you to react badly or feel sick when you eat or touch a particular substance

anxiety – an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something

appetite – the feeling that you want to eat food

artery – one of the larger tubes that carry blood from the heart to other parts of the body

asset – a valuable thing to have

craving – a strong or uncontrollable desire

depression – the state of feeling very unhappy and without hope for the future

diagnosis – the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.

dietitian – a person who scientifically studies and gives advice about food and eating

eating disorder – Any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits

heart attack – a serious medical condition in which the heart does not get enough blood, causing great pain and often leading to death

ingredient – one of the things from which something is made

insomnia – the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time

intake – the amount of something such as food, breath, or a liquid that is taken in by someone or something

junk food – food that is unhealthy but is quick and easy to eat

nutrient – any substance that plants or animals need in order to live and grow

obesity – extreme fatness

onset – the moment at which something unpleasant begins

portion – (1) a part or share of something larger. (2) the amount of a particular food that is served to one person.

serving – the amount of one type of food given to one person

stroke – a sudden change in the blood supply to a part of the brain, which can result in a loss of some mental or physical abilities, or death.

acute – very serious, extreme, or severe

alternate – every second, or every other

brisk – quick, energetic, and active

chronic – (esp. of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time

infectious – (of a disease) able to be passed one person, animal, or plant to another

obese – excessively overweight

persistent – determined to do something despite difficulties.

vital – essential, important

counteract – to reduce or remove the effect of something by producing an opposite effect

curb – to control or limit something that is not wanted

diminish – to reduce or be reduced in size or importance

disrupt – to prevent something, esp. a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected

overdo – to do something in a way that is too extreme

overeat – to eat more food than your body needs

trigger – to cause something bad to start

tempt – to encourage someone to want to have or do something, esp. something wrong

miss out on – to lose an opportunity

excess – an amount that is more than acceptable, expected, or reasonable

mouth – to move the lips as if speaking a word

teethe – (of a baby or small child) to grow teeth

writhe – to make large twisting movements with the body

bathe – to wash something with water, esp. a part of your body

agony – extreme physical or mental pain or suffering

tablet – a small, solid piece of medicine

notion – belief or idea

staple – main or important, especially in terms of consumption

swap – exchange; to give something and be given something else instead

more or less – approximately

apt – suitable; appropriate

cope – to deal successfully with a difficult situation

wording – the exact choice of words

build-up – an increase, especially one that is gradual

debilitating – causing weakness

pace – the speed at which somebody/something walks, runs or moves

aspect – a particular part or feature of a situation or a problem

attitude – the way you feel about something or someone

creativity – the ability to produce original and unusual ideas

daily routine – typical or everyday activity

desire – a strong feeling that you want something

fulfilment – a feeling of happiness because you are doing what you intended to do in life

hobby – an activity that someone does for pleasure when they are not working

insight – the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.

leisure – the time when you are not working or doing other duties

lifestyle – the way that you live

optimist – someone who always believes that good things will happen

outlook – the likely future situation

opportunity – a chance to do something

personality – the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think

pessimist – someone who feels that bad things are more likely to happen than good things

priority – something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things

realist – a person who tends to accept and deal with people and situations as they are

risk taker – someone who often takes risks

self-expression – expression of your personality, emotions, or ideas, especially through art, music, or acting

sense – the ability to make reasonable judgments

intense – extreme

materialistic – believing that having money and possessions is the most important thing in life

outdoor – existing, happening, or done outside a building

recreational – relating to or denoting activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.

appeal – to make a serious or formal request

fulfil – to do something that is expected

motivate – to cause someone to behave in a particular way

regret – to feel sad about a lost opportunity

lead a happy life – having a purpose each day and achieving that goal.

live life on the edge – to have an adventurous or perilous lifestyle live

life to its fullest – often said to encourage people who are feeling down, a bit depressed, lonely or self-pitying.

make a choice – to select; to separate and take in preference.

make a decision – decide

make a living – to earn enough money to buy the things you need

meet a need – to do something that someone wants, needs, or expects you to do

take part – involve

do something for a living – to do something as your job or a way of making money

walks of life – various levels of social position or achievement

cost of living – the amount of money that a person needs to live

lifelong ambition – very strong desire

once in a lifetime – only likely to happen once in a person’s life

standard of living – the degree of comfort that people in a particular social class, country, etc. have

way of life – the manner in which a person lives

inevitable – unavoidable

arcade – a covered passageway usually lined with shops

quilt – a decorative cover for a bed

be spoilt for choice – to be unable to choose because there are so many possible good choices

ahead of time – sooner than was expected

upcoming – happening soon

delighted – very pleased

babysit – to take care of other people’s children in your own home as a job

IELTS Writing Task 2 Questions

  1. More people are now trying out different varieties of food which results in consumption of ingredients from different parts of the world.
    Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
    Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
  2. In some countries, health care and education are only partially funded by the government.
    Which do you think is better in terms of quality: free public healthcare and education or privately paid health care and education?
    Provide specific reasons and examples to support your position.
  3. Do you think that an ageing society will disappear?
    What are the advantages and disadvantages of having more old people in society?
  4. Which is better: to have children earlier or later in a woman’s life?
    What are possible reasons and effects of these two tendencies on a personal scale and for society in general?
    Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
  5. Some people, including medical workers argue against using animals and humans for clinical tests while others think it is necessary.
    Which are you in favour of? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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