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Band level: All 6+ 7+ 8+

chronic

/ˈkrɒnɪk/
adjective Band 7+

Describing an illness that lasts for a long time.

দীর্ঘস্থায়ী

Diabetes is a chronic condition that needs careful management.

Synonyms: long-term, persistent

epidemic

/ˌepɪˈdemɪk/
noun Band 7+

A disease that affects a large number of people at the same time.

মহামারী

Dengue fever becomes an epidemic during some monsoon seasons.

Synonyms: outbreak

preventive

/prɪˈventɪv/
adjective Band 7+

Intended to stop something, such as illness, before it happens.

প্রতিরোধমূলক

Preventive healthcare is cheaper than treating disease.

Synonyms: preventative, precautionary

sedentary

/ˈsedntri/
adjective Band 7+

Involving a lot of sitting and little physical activity.

কায়িক পরিশ্রমহীন (বসে থাকার)

Office workers often lead a sedentary lifestyle.

Synonyms: inactive

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