REDUCE
/rɪˈdus/ [ri-DOOS] (v.)
– to lower the amount of something
Example: I stopped eating fast food to reduce my weight.
Additional info: Synonyms of reduce include decrease and lessen.
RISK
/rɪsk/ [risk] (n.)
– the chance or possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen
Example: Some experts say that eating oatmeal lowers the risk of having a heart attack.
Additional info: At risk (idiom) means being in a dangerous situation.
INFLAMED
/ɪnˈfleɪmd/ [in-FLEYMD] (adj.)
– swollen and reddish
Example: I went to the dentist because my gums were inflamed.
Additional info: As a verb, it can mean to set on fire.
CONSUME
/kənˈsum/ [kuh n-SOOM] (v.)
– to eat or drink
Example: The patient needs to consume fruits in every meal.
Additional info: It can also mean to absorb or use up.
AID
/eɪd/ [eyd] (v.)
– to help make something happen
Example: Carrots aid in improving eyesight.
Additional info: As a noun, it can also mean a person who helps someone.
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