Lingo

Wellness

36 Words

18m

vigorous
1.
vi
go
rous
Adjective

having strength and good mental or physical health

The vigorous dancer captivated the audience with dynamic and energetic movements.

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sound
2.
sound
Noun

anything that we can hear

The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park.

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hale
3.
hale
Verb

to drag someone or something with force

The fishermen had to hale the heavy net filled with fish onto the boat.

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wholesome
4.
whole
some
Adjective

having qualities that promote good health and well-being

The wholesome habits of staying hydrated and managing stress played a key role in her overall wellness.

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hearty
5.
hear
ty
Adjective

displaying friendliness and hospitality in a warm and sincere manner

His hearty greeting made everyone feel welcomed and appreciated.

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hale and hearty
6.
hale and hearty
Phrase

used to describe an old person who is still very active and healthy

Despite his age, Grandpa Joe is hale and hearty, waking up early every morning for his daily jog and enjoying an active lifestyle.

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vital
7.
vi
tal
Adjective

absolutely necessary and of great importance

Adequate hydration is vital for maintaining overall health.

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brisk
8.
brisk
Adjective

quick and energetic in movement or action

She took a brisk walk in the morning to wake herself up.

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vibrant
9.
vib
rant
Adjective

(of colors) bright and strong

The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky in hues of orange, pink, and purple.

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able-bodied
10.
a
ble
bo
died
Adjective

physically healthy and strong

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well
con
di
tioned
Adjective

having an excellent physical or mental shape due to regular exercise or maintenance

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invigorate
12.
in
vi
go
rate
Verb

to enhance health and energy

A brisk walk in the fresh air can invigorate both the body and mind.

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faint
13.
faint
Adjective

barely noticeable or weak in intensity

He felt a faint sense of unease as he entered the dark room.

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waste
14.
waste
Verb

to use something without care or more than needed

She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.

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unfit
15.
un
fit
Adjective

not suitable or capable enough for a specific task or purpose

The old shoes were unfit for hiking, lacking proper traction and support.

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pale
16.
pale
Adjective

light in color or shade

The artist painted the landscape with pale green meadows and distant mountains.

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dis
eased
Adjective

affected by a disease

The diseased plants showed signs of wilting and discoloration due to a fungal infection.

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sickly
18.
sick
ly
Adjective

weak or unhealthy, often in a way that suggests long-term illness or a lack of vitality

The sickly child spent most of his days in bed, struggling with frequent fevers.

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infirm
19.
infirm
Adjective

lacking in strength, often due to age or illness

The infirm elderly man needed assistance walking up the stairs.

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frail
20.
frail
Adjective

having a weak physical state or delicate health

The frail old woman struggled to carry her groceries up the stairs.

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poorly
21.
poor
ly
Adverb

in a manner that is unsatisfactory or improper

The software ran poorly on older devices, causing frequent crashes.

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under the weather
22.
under the weather
Phrase

feeling unwell or slightly ill

Despite feeling a little under the weather, Tom still managed to attend the meeting and contribute to the discussion.

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bedridden
23.
bed
ri
dden
Adjective

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

Sarah's grandmother became bedridden after breaking her hip, requiring assistance with all daily activities.

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feverish
24.
fe
ve
rish
Adjective

having or caused by a fever

She felt feverish and had chills after coming down with the flu.

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infect
25.
in
fect
Verb

to transmit a disease to a person, animal, or plant

Contaminated water sources can infect individuals with waterborne diseases.

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infectious
26.
in
fec
tious
Adjective

(of a disease or condition) capable of transmitting from one person, organism, or object to another through direct or indirect contact

Sarah stayed home from work to avoid spreading her infectious cold to her coworkers.

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contagious
27.
con
ta
gious
Adjective

(of a disease) transmittable from one person to another through close contact

COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals in crowded places.

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cripple
28.
cri
pple
Verb

to inflict severe damage to someone's body so that they are unable to walk or move properly

The car accident unfortunately crippled her, leaving her with a permanent disability.

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decrepit
29.
dec
re
pit
Adjective

lacking vitality and strength or showing signs of extreme age

The decrepit woman struggled to climb the stairs due to her frailty.

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debilitate
30.
de
bi
li
tate
Verb

to make someone or something weaker or less effective

The ongoing stress is debilitating his mental health.

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afflict
31.
aff
lict
Verb

to cause pain, suffering, or distress, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship

Poverty afflicts many families in this neighborhood.

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listless
32.
list
less
Adjective

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

The rainy weather made her feel listless and unmotivated to engage in outdoor activities.

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nauseous
33.
nauseous
Adjective

feeling as if one is likely to vomit

The bumpy car ride made her feel nauseous, and she had to close her eyes to avoid getting sick.

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34.
su
ccumb
Verb

to surrender to a superior force or influence

Despite his strong will, he eventually succumbed to the persuasive arguments of his friends.

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sustain
35.
sus
tain
Verb

to bear the weight or provide physical support for something

The sturdy columns sustain the weight of the roof in the ancient temple.

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torpid
36.
tor
pid
Adjective

having little to no energy and being inactive

After the long hike, she felt torpid and could barely move from the couch.

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