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Body & Health — Lesson 9

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armpit

ˈɑːrmpɪt

The hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder — I accidentally bumped my armpit.

I accidentally bumped my armpit.

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armpits

ˈɑːrm.pɪts

The hollow under the arm where it is joined to the shoulder — I need to shave my armpits.

I need to shave my armpits.

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arteries

ˈɑrtəriːz

A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body — regular exercise helps keep your arteries healthy.

The doctor examined the patient's arteries for any blockages.

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ass

æs

The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on — we saw a wild ass during our safari.

The farmer owns an ass for carrying heavy loads.

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attired

əˈtaɪrd

Put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive — she looked stunning attired in a flowing silk gown.

The guests arrived attired in their finest evening wear.

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auricle

ˈɔrɪkəl

The external visible part of the ear — damage to the auricle can affect a person's ability to hear.

The auricle is the visible part of the outer ear that collects sound waves.

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awakened

əˈweɪkənd

Cause to become awake or conscious — he awakened slowly after a long sleep.

She awakened to find herself in a strange room.

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awakens

əˈweɪkənz

Cause to become awake or conscious — the morning alarm awakens her at six o'clock.

The morning alarm awakens her at six o'clock.

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awoke

əˈwoʊk

Stop sleeping — we awoke feeling refreshed.

I awoke to the sound of birds singing.

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awoken

əˈwoʊkən

Stop sleeping — I was awoken by my alarm clock.

She had awoken early to catch the flight.

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backs

bæks

The posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine — he carries heavy bags on both backs.

The backs of the chairs are all different colors.

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bathed

beɪðd

Cleanse the entire body — he bathed after a long hike.

She bathed the baby in warm water.

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