rough guess or approximation

be surrounded on both sides by

small piece of land, often marked out for a particular purpose

distribute or give sth (e.g., land or money) to sb/sth, usually for a particular purpose

put sth into practice, carry out

force sth (usually unpleasant or unwanted) on sb, require that sth be accepted by sb

follow generally accepted rules or standards; also, agree or be consistent with sth

(of magazines, books, etc.) read through quickly, usually to get a general idea of the content; similar to skim or leaf through

(informal) have or express great confidence in sb/sth

(informal) eat greedily, devour

person who practises sth (e.g., a profession or special skill)

meeting with a consultant (i.e., a professional who provides expert advice)

(informal) blame, punish or criticise sb repeatedly and unfairly

on the point between two different situations or stages, about to move from one situation or stage to another

(informal) a very long time

substance that has been removed, especially by a chemical or industrial process

chemical substance used to kill pests (i.e., insects and small animals)

abbreviation for genetically modified organism (i.e., organism whose genes have been changed slightly to produce a desired characteristic)

unit of energy contained in food

food or liquid used to prepare a dish

related to the healthy qualities of food

(of food) not cooked

not sweet, tasting like a lemon or milk which has gone bad

with a hot, strong flavour

person who doesn't eat meat or fish

natural substance found in food which helps your body to stay healthy

a slightly different form of sth (e.g., a story or a recipe)

a chemical element (Na) which is one of the components of salt (NaCl)

food substance composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and found in sugars and starches

in a moderate way (i.e., not excessively, in a way that is limited or controlled)

system which protects the body from disease and infection

average number of years which a person or animal is expected to live

a psychological condition characterised by atypical or disturbed eating habits

one of several groups that foods with similar properties are divided into

a cultivated plant (especially, a fruit, vegetable or grain) that has been genetically modified

anaesthetic that affects a particular part of the body (and does not entail loss of consciousness)

the number of deaths over a certain period of time

table or other form of medicine designed to correct possible deficiencies (i.e., things that are lacking) in a person's diet

significantly, to a great or noticeable degree

forbid by law, make illegal

strong effect or influence

spreading easily from one person to another

that cannot be cured

deadly, able or sufficient to cause death

ending in death or disaster

give medical care to (sb)

bring about (sb's/sth's) full recovery

pain or discomfort caused by the stomach's inability to break down food; similar to upset stomach

sore area on the surface of the skin or an internal organ

reduce or lessen so that sth (e.g., pain, misery) is easier to endure

make worse (e.g., a pain, problem, situation)

physical or mental exhaustion

substance, especially a chemical, that is added to sth else

related to breathing

related to or affecting circulation (i.e., the flow of blood/sap through an animal/plant)

(medical) the state of not being able to tolerate sth (e.g., a food or medicine) without suffering negative effects

sudden stoppage of the heart, which causes insufficient blood flow and possibly death

a sudden attack of illness, often involving violent movements and/or loss of consciousness

start, be the cause of sth

excite or stimulate (e.g., sb's curiosity or appetite)

be totally interested in or preoccupied with sth, often to an unhealthy degree

allergy caused by the pollen (or yellow dust) of certain flowering trees, plants and grasses

abnormal enlargement of part of the body (e.g., because of built-up fluid as a result of injury)

the condition of being bloated (i.e., unnaturally swollen, usually due to the presence of excess gas or fluid)

easily influenced, harmed or affected by (sth)

stop oneself from doing sth, especially sth that one would like to do

consider, judge, regard as

deal (with), handle

disease caused by harmful bacteria; also, (U/C) the action/an act of bacteria entering the body and causing disease

stress, strain, anxiety

(medical) related to the heart and blood vessels

(medical) sudden, sometimes paralysing or fatal attack caused by a broken blood vessel in the brain

) the practice of introducing a substance into the body to protect it against disease; similar to vaccination and inoculation

the act of clearing one's mind and entering a calm, relaxed state; same as meditating

the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapour

quiet thought

hopefulness about the future

belief that things will be worse in the future

the process or action of breathing

a rise or increase in sth

heat or energy sent out in the form of rays; also, the act of sending out such heat or energy

I promise with all my heart that what I am saying is true

be sure that sth is going to happen

have a great liking for sweet foods

(often with not) be unkind or insensitive enough to do sth that will surely make sb else feel bad

agree about sth, have the same opinion or ideas about sth

a small mistake made when speaking

make an attempt to do sth; similar to have a go at sth

(of things) ordinary, simple

an essential mineral found in certain foods

combine or mix one or more ingredients into sth to create a mixture

plant tissue that aids in digestion but is itself not digested

sth that makes you think carefully or deeply

small cake-like sweet made from a dough of flour, butter and milk or water; also, the dough from which such a sweet is made