Y06W34VC Theme Words — Healthy living

A state of equilibrium in which different elements are given appropriate weight. As a verb, to keep things in proportion.

Word family: balance (n./v.), balanced (adj.)

Example: A healthy lifestyle requires a balance of nutritious food, regular exercise and adequate sleep.

Synonyms: equilibrium, proportion, harmony

Collocations: maintain a balance, a healthy balance, balance of

A regular behaviour that a person does automatically or consistently over time.

Word family: habit (n.), habitual (adj.)

Example: Developing good study habits early in life makes managing complex tasks much easier as you grow older.

Synonyms: routine, practice, custom

Collocations: a healthy habit, develop a habit, break a habit

Relating to the mind, thought processes or psychological wellbeing.

Word family: mental (adj.), mentally (adv.)

Example: Physical exercise has been shown to improve mental health by reducing anxiety and improving mood.

Synonyms: psychological, cognitive, emotional

Collocations: mental health, mental wellbeing, mental strength

To give an account of something in words; to say what something is like.

Word family: describe (v.), description (n.), descriptive (adj.)

Example: Students were asked to describe the key features of a balanced diet in their health report.

Synonyms: explain, depict, outline

Collocations: describe in detail, describe the process, describe accurately

To show or represent something in a picture, story or description.

Word family: depict (v.), depiction (n.)

Example: The infographic depicted the relationship between sleep, exercise and mental wellbeing clearly.

Synonyms: show, portray, represent

Collocations: depict as, depicted in, clearly depicted

To show or describe someone or something in a particular way, especially in art or media.

Word family: portray (v.), portrayal (n.)

Example: Advertisements often portray physical activity as fun and accessible to encourage healthy habits.

Synonyms: depict, represent, characterise

Collocations: portray as, portrayal of, accurately portrayed

To describe the distinctive qualities or features of something or someone.

Word family: characterise (v.), characteristic (n./adj.)

Example: The report characterised the modern diet as high in processed food and low in nutritional variety.

Synonyms: describe, define, typify

Collocations: characterise as, characterise by, characterised by

To be a symbol or example of something; to act or speak on behalf of a person or group.

Word family: represent (v.), representation (n.)

Example: The pie chart represents the proportion of each food group recommended in a healthy diet.

Synonyms: show, depict, stand for

Collocations: represent the data, represent a community, fairly represented

‘Notably’ draws attention to something especially important or interesting.

Example: Several animals survive in the desert; notably, the thorny devil can collect water through its skin.

Synonyms: especially, particularly, importantly

Collocations: notably, the; notably, this shows; notably different