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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anodyne

[noun]

a type of medicine that helps reduce one's pain

Ex: Despite its effectiveness , the anodyne had some side effects that needed to be monitored .

benign

[Adjective]

(of an ilness) not fatal or harmful

Ex: The veterinarian informed the pet owner that the lump on their dog 's paw was benign and did not require surgery .

to enervate

[Verb]

to cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength

Ex: The constant stress at work began to enervate her , affecting both her physical and mental health .

intractable

[Adjective]

difficult to cure or solve

Ex: The management faced intractable challenges in improving employee morale and productivity .

to languish

[Verb]

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

Ex: The old dog languished in the corner , too weak to play .

lassitude

[noun]

the condition of not having mental or physical strength or energy

Ex: Following the intense workout , he was overcome by lassitude and needed a long rest to recover .

to mitigate

[Verb]

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

Ex: The new medication helped to mitigate the patient ’s severe pain .

noisome

[Adjective]

extremely repulsive and unpleasant, particularly to the sense of smell

Ex: The noisome smell of spoiled food permeated the kitchen and was unbearable.

to ossify

[Verb]

to harden and turn into bone

Ex: In older individuals , the spine may begin to ossify, leading to stiffness and reduced flexibility .

panacea

[noun]

something that is believed to cure any disease or illness

Ex: The idea of a single panacea for every ailment is appealing but unrealistic in modern medicine .

pathological

[Adjective]

relating to or caused by an illness or disease

Ex: The pathological findings confirmed the presence of a rare genetic disorder .

to recrudesce

[Verb]

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

Ex: After a few months of calm , the patient ’s symptoms began to recrudesce, requiring immediate medical attention .

salubrious

[Adjective]

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

Ex: The architect designed the office building with large windows and green spaces to create a salubrious workspace conducive to productivity and well-being .

soporific

[Adjective]

causing one to become sleepy and mentally inactive

Ex: The dim lighting and soft voices created a soporific atmosphere in the room .

temperance

[noun]

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

Ex: Temperance became a cornerstone of his personal philosophy , leading him to advocate for responsible drinking .

torpor

[noun]

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

Ex: The slow metabolic processes during torpor help the animal maintain its body temperature despite cold surroundings .

predisposed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: People with autoimmune disorders are often predisposed to other health complications.

to satiate

[Verb]

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

Ex: The marathon runner ’s performance was enough to satiate his competitive spirit and desire for achievement .

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: He paused to savor the delicious taste of the freshly baked cookies .

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