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Lesson 7B

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Lesson 7B

60 Words

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palm
palm
Noun

the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and fingers

He gently slapped his forehead with the palm of his hand in frustration.

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wrist
wrist
Noun

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

He used his wrist to control the movement of the computer mouse.

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bottom
bot
tom
Noun

the lowest part or point of something

He's waiting at the bottom of the stairs, ready to greet everyone as they arrive.

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chest
chest
Noun

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

After a workout, she felt her chest muscles were stronger.

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hip
hip
Noun

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

She rested her hands on her hips while contemplating the situation.

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thigh
thigh
Noun

the top part of the leg between the hip and the knee

She crossed her legs, resting her hand on her left thigh.

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waist
waist
Noun

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

She cinched her belt tightly around her waist to emphasize her hourglass figure.

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brain
brain
Noun

the body part that is inside our head controlling how we feel, think, move, etc.

He suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car accident.

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heart
heart
Noun

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

He couldn't hide the happiness in his heart when he saw his loved ones after a long time.

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kidney
kid
ney
Noun

each of the two bean-shaped organs in the lower back of the body that separate wastes from the blood and make urine

She experienced symptoms of kidney infection, including fever, back pain, and frequent urination, prompting a visit to her healthcare provider.

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liver
li
ver
Noun

a vital organ in the body that cleans the blood of harmful substances

The liver is responsible for filtering toxins from the bloodstream, helping to detoxify the body and maintain overall health.

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lung
lung
Noun

each of the two organs in the chest that helps one breathe

The lungs are essential organs responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide with the bloodstream during respiration.

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arm
arm
Noun

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

He got a sunburn on his arm after spending the day at the beach.

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eyebrow
eye
brow
Noun

one of the two lines of hair that grow above one's eyes

He had a habit of raising one eyebrow when he was skeptical.

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hair
hair
Noun

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

He carefully combed his hair before going out.

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hand
hand
Noun

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine.

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head
head
Noun

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection.

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nose
nose
Noun

the body part that is in the middle of our face and we use to smell and breathe

He held his nose as he walked past the garbage can.

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shoulder
shoul
der
Noun

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

He felt a sharp pain in his shoulder after lifting weights at the gym.

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body
bo
dy
Noun

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

She enjoys yoga because it helps her connect with her body and find inner balance.

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cheek
cheek
Noun

any of the two soft sides of our face that are bellow our eyes

He felt a tickling sensation as a butterfly landed on his cheek.

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chin
chin
Noun

the lowest part of our face that is below our mouth

He gently rested his chin on her shoulder.

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eye
eye
Noun

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

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forehead
fore
head
Noun

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hair

She wiped the sweat from her forehead after running the marathon under the hot sun.

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lip
lip
Noun

each of the two soft body parts that surround our mouth

He kissed her gently on the lips.

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neck
neck
Noun

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

He turned his head from side to side, testing the flexibility of his neck.

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stubble
stu
bble
Noun

short stiff hair growing on the face when it is not shaved, typically on a man's face

After not shaving for a few days, he had a thick stubble covering his chin and cheeks.

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wrinkle
wri
nkle
Noun

a small fold or line in a piece of cloth or in the skin, particularly the face

She smiled and a tiny wrinkle appeared at the corner of her eyes, showing the wisdom of her years.

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ankle
an
kle
Noun

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

She twisted her ankle while jogging in the park.

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calf
calf
Noun

the young offspring of a cow or bull, typically less than one year old

After weaning, the calf was separated from its mother and placed in a separate pen.

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heel
heel
Noun

the back of the sole of a shoe or boot

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knee
knee
Noun

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

He felt a sharp pain in his knee after twisting it during a sports activity.

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elbow
el
bow
Noun

the joint where the upper and lower parts of the arm bend

He leaned on the table with his elbow while listening to the conversation.

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fist
fist
Noun

the hand with the fingers tightly bent toward the palm

He clenched his fist tightly in frustration, feeling the anger boiling inside him.

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nail
nail
Verb

to attach something securely by using small pointed metal pieces

The carpenter will nail the wooden boards together to construct the frame of the house.

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thumb
thumb
Noun

the thick finger that has a different position than the other four

She accidentally cut her thumb while chopping vegetables.

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toe
toe
Noun

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

He accidentally dropped a heavy book on his friend's foot, narrowly missing the toes.

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bite
bite
Verb

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite.

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blow
blow
Verb

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

She blew on her cup of hot tea to cool it down before taking a sip.

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brush
brush
Noun

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

I usually use a brush with natural bristles to distribute oils in my hair.

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comb
comb
Noun

a flat piece of plastic, metal, etc. with a row of thin teeth, used for untangling or arranging the hair

She ran a comb through her hair to smooth out the tangles.

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fold
fold
Verb

to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another

She carefully folded the letter before placing it in the envelope for mailing.

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hold
hold
Verb

to have in your hands or arms

They held candles during the power outage.

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touch
touch
Verb

to put our hand or body part on a thing or person

Please don't touch the fragile glass display.

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suck
suck
Verb

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

Mosquitoes suck blood from their victims to nourish themselves.

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shake
shake
Verb

to move from side to side or up and down

The cat climbed the tree, causing the branches to shake with every agile movement.

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shrug
shrug
Verb

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

When asked about his plans for the weekend, he just shrugged and said he hadn't decided yet.

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raise
raise
Verb

to put something or someone in a higher place or lift them to a higher position

Can you raise the lamp so I can see?

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wink
wink
Verb

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

During the meeting, the colleague across the room winked to share a confidential message.

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chew
chew
Verb

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

He chews his food slowly to aid digestion.

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hug
hug
Verb

to tightly and closely hold someone in one's arms, typically a person one loves

She rushed to hug her friend upon seeing her after a long time.

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scratch
scratch
Verb

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.

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wave
wave
Noun

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

The children ran towards the shoreline, excited to play in the waves crashing on the beach.

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kneel
kneel
Verb

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

In prayer, the congregation was instructed to kneel and seek solace in their faith.

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frown
frown
Verb

to bring your eyebrows closer together showing anger, sadness, or confusion

He tends to frown when concentrating deeply on his work.

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stare
stare
Verb

to look at someone or something without moving the eyes or blinking, usually for a while, and often without showing any expression

I often stare at the night sky, contemplating the stars.

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yawn
yawn
Verb

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

As the lecture dragged on, students began to yawn in boredom.

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stretch
stretch
Verb

to make something longer, looser, or wider, especially by pulling it

She decided to stretch the fabric before sewing to ensure it would fit properly.

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point
point
Noun

the most important thing that is said or done which highlights the purpose of something

The professor made a crucial point about the importance of environmental conservation.

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tooth
tooth
Noun

one of the things in our mouth that are hard and white and we use to chew and bite food with

He felt a sharp pain in his tooth and scheduled a dental appointment.

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