Advanced General IELTS Words for "Wellness"

(as) fit as a fiddle

/æz fˈɪt æz ɐ fˈɪdəl/

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used to refer to someone who is very healthy and in good physical condition

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After months of training, John felt fit as a fiddle and ready to participate in the marathon.

Despite his age, Mr. Johnson remained as fit as a fiddle by following a nutritious diet and engaging in daily exercise.

What is the origin of the idiom "fit as a fiddle" and when to use it?

The idiom "fit as a fiddle" is believed to have originated in the 17th century. It is used to describe someone who is in excellent physical health and condition, often indicating a high level of fitness and well-being, just like a well-tuned musical instrument (a fiddle or violin) that produces the best sound when it is in perfect condition. This phrase is commonly used in a positive and complimentary manner.

Peppy

simplified /pepi/

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having a lively and cheerful energy

Spry

simplified /sprai/

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aɪ

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energetic and agile, especially in older age

Chipper

simplified /chipēr/

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cheerful, lively, and in good spirits

Valetudinarian

/vˌælɪtˌuːdɪnˈɛɹiən/

[ phrase ]

a person who is excessively concerned about their health and often believes they are ill

Anemic

simplified /ēneemik/

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relating to a health condition where a person has a lower than normal number of red blood cells, causing fatigue and weakness

Ailing

simplified /eiling/

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eɪ

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g

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suffering from an illness or injury

Sallow

/sˈæloʊ/

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yellowish, sickly, or lacking in healthy color

To prostrate

simplified /praastreit/

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to completely overwhelm or weaken someone physically, mentally or emotionally, making them unable to function normally

Spent

simplified /spent/

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Formal

feeling or appearing completely exhausted

unexhausted

Pallid

simplified /pālēd/

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d

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abnormally pale, lacking in color, and often associated with illness, shock, or a lack of vitality

Languorous

/lˈæŋɡjuːɚɹəs/

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characterized by a lack of energy, listlessness, or a dreamy, relaxed feeling

To wither

simplified /widhēr/

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to decline, weaken, or deteriorate, often in terms of strength, vitality, or overall condition

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intransitive

Enervated

/ˈɛnɚvˌeɪɾᵻd/

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weakened and depleted of strength or vitality

Ghastly

simplified /gāstli/

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looking pale due to being sick or in poor health

Restorative

simplified /rēstaawrētiv/

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able to promote or restore one's health or strength

Revitalizing

simplified /rivaitēlaizing/

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having the ability to restore vitality or freshness

Stricken

simplified /strikēn/

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n

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deeply affected, overwhelmed, or afflicted by a strong emotion, illness, or adversity

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