Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE - Ensure Good Health!

Here you will learn some English words about health, such as "benign", "ossify", "imbibe", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE
anodyne
anodyne [noun]

a type of medicine that helps reduce one's pain

Ex: The pharmacist recommended an anodyne for her arthritis pain .
benign
benign [adjective]

(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful

Ex: Despite experiencing symptoms , the tests revealed that his condition was benign and temporary .
to enervate
to enervate [verb]

to cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength

Ex: The harsh criticism from his peers enervated his confidence and motivation .
intractable
intractable [adjective]

difficult to cure or solve

Ex: The intractable nature of the environmental damage required innovative and long-term solutions .
to languish
to languish [verb]

to weaken or deteriorate, often due to neglect, illness, or sorrow

Ex: He languished after losing his spouse , unable to find joy .
lassitude
lassitude [noun]

the condition of not having mental or physical strength or energy

Ex: The emotional strain from the recent events resulted in a deep lassitude that affected her daily activities .
to mitigate
to mitigate [verb]

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

Ex: Timely intervention has mitigated the consequences of the economic downturn .
noisome
noisome [adjective]

extremely repulsive and unpleasant, particularly to the sense of smell

Ex:
to ossify
to ossify [verb]

to harden and turn into bone

Ex: The fractured bone began to ossify , gradually healing and regaining its strength .
panacea
panacea [noun]

something that is believed to cure any disease or illness

Ex: Scientists are searching for a panacea that could eliminate all forms of cancer .
pathological
pathological [adjective]

relating to or caused by an illness or disease

Ex: The medical team conducted a pathological study of the patient 's blood to diagnose the infection .
to recrudesce
to recrudesce [verb]

(of an unpleasant or dangerous thing) to become active again after being inactive for a period of time

Ex: The malware showed signs of recrudescing , spreading rapidly through the network once more .
salubrious
salubrious [adjective]

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

Ex: The doctor recommended moving to a more salubrious climate to alleviate the patient 's respiratory issues .
soporific
soporific [adjective]

causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

Ex: He found the soothing music to be soporific , perfect for winding down before bed .
temperance
temperance [noun]

the practice of restraining oneself from consuming any or too much alcohol

Ex: The support group focused on teaching individuals the benefits of temperance and healthy living .
torpor
torpor [noun]

a state in which an animal's metabolic rate and activity are significantly reduced

Ex: The frog ’s torpor allows it to endure extreme temperatures by significantly slowing its metabolism .
predisposed
predisposed [adjective]

having a higher chance of suffering from a specific illness or medical condition

Ex:
to satiate
to satiate [verb]

to fully satisfy a desire or need, such as food or pleasure, often beyond capacity

Ex: After hours of hiking , the cold drink and hearty meal perfectly satiated his thirst and hunger .
to savor
to savor [verb]

to fully appreciate and enjoy the flavor or aroma of a food or drink as much as possible, particularly by slowly consuming it

Ex: The food critic is savoring each bite to provide a detailed review .
Advanced Vocabulary for the GRE
Likes and Dislikes Features and Attributes Characteristics and Disposition Traits and Behavior
Quality and Temperament Aspects and Manners Hold an Opinion, Give an Advice! What's on Your Mind?
Everyone Is Entitled to Their Own Opinion! Make Up Your Mind! Open and Shut Case Ripples in a Pond
Only Change Is Constant! The Soul of a Soulless World Civil Society and Religiosity Cultural Sphere and Arts
Artsy Endeavors Government as a Necessary Evil Appearance Could be Deceptive! As It Appears!
Beyond Measure! Ensure Good Health! Success Is a Sure Thing, Failure Is Not! Experiment, Learn, and Repeat!
Stay on the Safe Side! From Rags to Riches