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Ensure Good Health!

19 Words

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anodyne
1.
a
no
dyne
Noun

a type of medicine that helps reduce one's pain

The doctor prescribed an anodyne to help manage the patient’s chronic back pain.

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benign
2.
be
nign
Adjective

referring to impacts or influences that are advantageous or helpful

The new policy reforms created a more benign economic environment for small businesses.

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enervate
3.
e
ner
vate
Verb

to cause someone to lose physical or mental energy or strength

The long, grueling workout served to enervate him, leaving him feeling completely drained.

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intractable
4.
in
trac
ta
ble
Adjective

difficult to manage, control, or resolve

The intractable student refused to follow instructions or participate in class activities.

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languish
5.
lang
uish
Verb

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

The garden languished during the long drought.

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lassitude
6.
la
ssi
tude
Noun

the condition of not having mental or physical strength or energy

The monotony of his routine led to a gradual onset of lassitude, sapping his motivation.

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mitigate
7.
mi
ti
gate
Verb

to lessen something's seriousness, severity, or painfulness

Planting more trees can mitigate the impact of climate change.

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noisome
8.
noi
some
Adjective

extremely repulsive and unpleasant, particularly to the sense of smell

The noisome fumes from the chemicals in the lab required the use of proper ventilation.

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ossify
9.
o
ssi
fy
Verb

to harden and turn into bone

Over time, the cartilage will ossify, becoming a solid bone structure.

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panacea
10.
pa
na
cea
Noun

something that is believed to cure any disease or illness

Many people hoped that the new drug would be a panacea for all their health problems.

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pathological
11.
pa
tho
lo
gi
cal
Adjective

of or relating to the practice of pathology

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recrudesce
12.
rec
ru
desce
Verb

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

The conflict between the two countries seemed to recrudesce, despite previous peace agreements.

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salubrious
13.
sa
lub
rious
Adjective

indicating or promoting healthiness and well-being

The mountain air was considered salubrious, offering crisp freshness that invigorated the lungs.

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soporific
14.
so
po
ri
fic
Noun

a substance that induces sleep

The patient was given a soporific to help with insomnia.

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temperance
15.
tem
pe
rance
Noun

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

His commitment to temperance was evident in his decision to avoid all alcoholic beverages.

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torpor
16.
tor
por
Noun

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

The bear's torpor during hibernation is a natural way to conserve energy throughout the winter months.

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predispose
17.
pre
dis
pose
Verb

to make someone more susceptible or inclined to a particular condition or behavior

Genetic factors predispose some individuals to develop certain medical conditions.

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satiate
18.
sa
tiate
Verb

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

The elaborate feast was designed to satiate even the most ravenous appetites.

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savor
19.
sa
vor
Verb

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

She savors the delicate flavors of herbal teas.

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