Psychological Well-Being Vocabulary

adjective an adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'balanced' describes something that is in a state of equilibrium or stability

• A well-balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
• I try to eat a balanced meal every day to stay healthy.
• I gotta make sure my meals are balanced so I don't feel sluggish.
• Finding a balanced approach to work and relaxation can lead to a more fulfilling life.

noun physical weakness or incapacity

• The patient's debility was a result of the prolonged illness.
• She was feeling a bit under the weather due to her debility.
• I can't hang out tonight, I'm dealing with some debility.
• The debility of the team's defense was evident in their performance on the field.

adjective gained greater knowledge or understanding; spiritually aware

• After years of studying philosophy, he finally felt enlightened about the nature of existence.
• She had an 'aha' moment and suddenly felt enlightened about how to solve the problem.
• Dude, I just had a mind-blowing conversation with that guru and now I feel totally enlightened.
• The artist's use of vibrant colors in the painting enlightened the dull room.

noun a short period of sleep, especially during the day

verb to sleep briefly, especially during the day

• After a long day of work, taking a nap can help improve cognitive function and productivity.
• I'm just going to take a quick nap before we head out for dinner.
• I was so tired after the party, I crashed and took a nap on the couch.
• Sometimes, taking a mental nap and stepping back from a problem can help you see the solution more clearly.

adjective feeling full or satisfied, often used to describe being satisfied with food or drink

• After the elaborate dinner, I felt satiated and content.
• I ate so much at the buffet, I'm totally satiated.
• I chowed down on that pizza until I was totally satiated.
• Her thirst for knowledge was never satiated, always seeking to learn more.

verb to fulfill the desires, expectations, needs, or demands of (a person); make content

adjective feeling or showing satisfaction; contented

• The customer was very satisfied with the service provided by the company.
• I'm really satisfied with how the project turned out.
• I'm totally satisfied with my new phone, it's awesome!
• After completing the marathon, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction, like all my hard work had paid off.

noun a person who is considered to be below a healthy weight

adjective having a weight lower than what is considered normal or healthy

• The doctor diagnosed the patient as underweight and recommended a nutritionist.
• My friend is so underweight, she needs to eat more burgers.
• She's looking a bit underweight, maybe she should hit the gym more.
• The team's defense was underweight without their star player.

noun a significant increase or improvement

• The economy is showing signs of an upswing after a period of stagnation.
• There seems to be an upswing in interest for the new restaurant in town.
• I can feel an upswing in my mood after hanging out with friends.
• With each setback, she pushed herself harder, determined to ride the upswing of success.

noun an abundance of valuable resources or valuable material possessions

• The accumulation of wealth is often seen as a measure of success in our society.
• He inherited a lot of wealth from his grandparents and now lives a lavish lifestyle.
• She's rolling in wealth after winning the lottery last year.
• Knowledge is the true wealth that can never be taken away from you.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun, which can be definite ('the') or indefinite ('a' or 'an')

• The absolute state of the economy is concerning to many financial experts.
• Did you see the absolute state of her room? It's a mess!
• I can't believe the absolute state of that party last night, it was a disaster.
• The absolute state of his mind was reflected in his chaotic artwork.

noun a situation in which there are no winners and all parties involved suffer losses

adjective describing a situation in which there are no winners and all parties involved suffer losses

• The negotiation resulted in a lose-lose situation for both parties involved.
• It's a lose-lose situation no matter how you look at it.
• We're in a real lose-lose predicament here.
• Choosing between the two options felt like a lose-lose scenario.

noun a Turkish word meaning 'gaze' or 'look'

• The professor warned against giving nazar to the experimental results before completing the analysis.
• Don't give nazar to my new car, I just got it washed.
• I can't believe you nazar-ed my chances of winning the game!
• Her positive attitude acted as a nazar against any negative energy around her.