Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

Husband and wife scientists
Health words

Many words in English relate to health.

1. exercise (n): an activity that strengthens the body or mind; (v): to strengthen the body or mind

Exercise is an important way to promote good health.

Albert and his brother exercise at least four times each week.

2. food (n): a substance that is eaten or drunk and is necessary for the health of the body; nourishment

Our bodies require food to grow.

3. jog (v): to run at a slow pace

Mr. Carter and his wife jog every morning.

4. physician (n): a person trained to treat illnesses; a doctor

The physician told Vanessa that she had a cold.

5. workout (n): a period of exercise

Talia enjoyed a long workout in the gym.

6. fitness (n): the state of being in good physical condition

Fitness is an important goal for everyone.

7. disease (n): a sickness; an illness

The flu is a disease caused by a virus.

8. injury (n): a wound; damage; hurt

Jamal suffered an injury during football practice.

9. pulse (n): the rhythm of blood flowing through arteries, produced by the beating heart

You can feel your pulse at your wrist.

10. checkup (n): a physical examination

I went for a checkup yesterday.

Vocabulary tip

Understanding words related to health can help you live a healthy life.

37.1 Husband and wife scientists

This husband and wife studied radioactivity. They contributed much to our understanding of atoms. Who were they?

To answer the question, match each word on the left with its definition on the right. Write the letter of each answer in the space above the word’s number at the bottom of the page. You will need to divide the letters into words.