Slimming 1

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existing under the skin:
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subcutaneous
subcutaneous fat/muscle
Soft tissue, such as flesh, allows X-rays through
a light frame made from two long poles with a cover of soft material stretched between them, used for carrying people who are ill, injured, or dead:
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stretcher
She was carried off the track on a stretcher.
to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it:
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prop
She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands.
to cause someone to suddenly take action, especially by shocking or exciting them in some way:
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galvanize
The prospect of his mother coming to stay galvanized him into action and he started cleaning the house.
to be much more skilful and successful than someone:
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outshine
skillful (US)
Ben Palmer easily outshone his rivals in the 200 metre freestyle.
a liquid that is believed to have a magical effect on someone who drinks it:
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potion
a love/magic potion
to open or release something quickly:
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pop
The taxi driver said that he stopped immediately and popped the trunk.
an uncomfortable feeling when you doubt if you are doing the right thing:
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qualm
She had no qualms about lying to the police.
based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding:
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sensible
It would be sensible to take an umbrella.
a sudden sharp feeling, especially of painful emotion:
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pang
We hadn't eaten since yesterday and the hunger pangs were getting harder to ignore.
to criticize or complain often in an annoying way:
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nag
I'm always nagging him about his diet.
starting from this time:
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henceforth
Henceforth, the said building shall be the property of Brendan Duggan.
a very strong feeling of no respect for someone or something that you think is stupid or has no value:
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scorn
She has nothing but scorn for the new generation of politicians.
to say a person or thing is stupid and not worth anything:
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pour scorn on
pour scorn= criticize severely and unfairly
Why do you always pour scorn on my suggestions?
to weight
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tip the scales at
The baby tipped the scales at 3.75 kg.
control or influence:
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sway
In the 12th century, the Church held sway, which meant the seven deadly sins were taken seriously.
her parents no longer seem to have much sway over her.
to consider or judge something in a particular way:
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deem
Gentilwomen had wet nurses, so large breasts were deemed as coarse.
the area has now been deemed safe.
a painful disease that makes the joints (= places where two bones are connected), especially the feet, knees, and hands, swell
podagra, skaza moczanowa
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gout
Luigi Cornaro was bed-bound, severely overweight and suffered from gout and digestive disorder.

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