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A free, playable vocabulary list. · 23 words · CEFR A2

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#WordPOSLevelDefinition & example
1healthnounA2the condition of your body and mind
Fruit is good for your health.
2healthyadjectiveA2strong and well, not sick
She stays healthy by exercising.
3sickadjectiveA2not well; having an illness
He is sick and cannot go to work.
4illadjectiveA2not healthy; feeling unwell
She felt ill after the long trip.
5painnounA2the feeling you have when your body hurts
I have a sharp pain in my back.
6hurtverbA2to cause pain or to feel pain
My arm hurts when I lift it.
7fevernounA2a body temperature that is higher than normal
The baby has a fever tonight.
8coldnounA2a common illness with sneezing and a sore throat
He caught a cold in the rain.
9coughnounA2the sound you make when air comes out of your throat suddenly
Her cough got worse at night.
10headachenounA2a pain in your head
Too much screen time gives me a headache.
11stomachnounA2the body part that digests food
My stomach hurts after that spicy meal.
12medicinenounA2a thing you take to feel better when you are sick
Take this medicine after meals.
13doctornounA2a person trained to treat people who are sick
You should see a doctor for that cough.
14hospitalnounA2the place where sick people go for treatment
The hospital is near the city center.
15dentistnounA2a doctor who cares for your teeth
The dentist cleaned my teeth today.
16exercisenounA2physical activity that keeps your body strong
Walking is easy exercise for everyone.
17restverbA2to relax and stop doing activity
Rest for a while after the game.
18sleepverbA2to rest with your eyes closed at night
I sleep eight hours every night.
19recoververbA2to become healthy again after being sick
She is recovering from a bad flu.
20dietnounA2the food and drink that a person usually has
A balanced diet keeps you strong.
21vitaminnounA2a natural substance your body needs to stay well
Oranges are full of vitamin C.
22energynounA2the strength you need to move and do things
A good breakfast gives you energy.
23appointmentnounA2an arranged time to see a doctor or dentist
My appointment with the doctor is at three.

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Are these health words free to use in class?

Yes. Every word list on this site is free to use in classrooms and for personal study. You can print any list and hand it out to students.

Can I add these words to my review deck?

Yes. Start any game with this list, and every word you answer wrong is saved automatically to your deck at /my-deck/ for spaced-repetition review.