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abortion /əˈbɔrʃən/

have an abortionEasy to possess, experience, or hold regarding an abortion
abortion clinicMedium describing abortion clinic (termination of pregnancy)
spontaneous abortionHard describing spontaneous abortion (happening or arising without apparent external cause)
abortion rights debateVery Hard describing abortion rights debate (termination of pregnancy)

allergy /ˈælɚdʒi/

peanut allergy reactionEasy describing peanut allergy reaction (underground pod of the peanut vine)
suffer from seasonal allergy symptomsMedium to suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
severe food allergy notification labelsHard describing severe food allergy notification labels (intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality)
undergo allergen immunotherapy regimenVery Hard to undergo allergen immunotherapy regimen, meaning to pass through

anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/

feel anxiety before examsEasy to feel anxiety before exams, meaning to undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
ease employee anxiety during restructuringMedium to ease employee anxiety during restructuring, meaning to move gently or carefully
widespread economic anxietyHard describing widespread economic anxiety (widely circulated or diffused)
allay heightened geopolitical anxietyVery Hard to allay heightened geopolitical anxiety, meaning to lessen the intensity of or calm

anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/

anxious about the futureEasy describing anxious about the future (eagerly desirous)
anxious to conclude the dealMedium describing anxious to conclude the deal (eagerly desirous)
markets remain anxious over inflationHard to markets remain anxious over inflation, meaning to engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of
spend an anxious night waitingVery Hard to spend an anxious night waiting, meaning to pass time in a specific way

arm /ɑrm/

arm in armEasy to arm in arm, meaning to prepare oneself for a military confrontation
manufacturing arm of the corporationMedium to manufacturing arm of the corporation, meaning to put together out of artificial or natural components or parts; ; ; He manufactured a popular cereal"
arm length transaction requirementsHard to arm length transaction requirements, meaning to prepare oneself for a military confrontation
twist someone's arm into concedingVery Hard to twist someone's arm into conceding, meaning to to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

athletic /æθˈlɛtɪk/

athletic shoesEasy describing athletic shoes (relating to or befitting athletics or athletes)
corporate athletic tournamentMedium describing corporate athletic tournament (of or belonging to a corporation)
athletic scholarship eligibility criteriaHard describing athletic scholarship eligibility criteria (relating to or befitting athletics or athletes)
supreme athletic prowess displayedVery Hard describing supreme athletic prowess displayed (final or last in your life or progress)

bacteria /bækˈtɪriə/

kill harmful bacteriaEasy to kill harmful bacteria, meaning to cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
bacteria culture test resultsMedium describing bacteria culture test results ((microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants)
airborne bacteria filtration standardsHard describing airborne bacteria filtration standards (moved or conveyed by or through air)
antibiotic-resistant bacteria outbreakVery Hard a collocation phrase: antibiotic-resistant bacteria outbreak

blind /blaɪnd/

blind personEasy to blind person, meaning to render unable to see
adjust the window blindsMedium to adjust the window blinds, meaning to alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
turn a blind eye to violationsHard to turn a blind eye to violations, meaning to change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
blind spot in the strategic planVery Hard to blind spot in the strategic plan, meaning to render unable to see

blood /blʌd/

routine blood testEasy describing routine blood test (an unvarying or habitual method or procedure)
blood donor driveMedium to blood donor drive, meaning to smear with blood, as in a hunting initiation rite, where the face of a person is smeared with the blood of the kill
lifeblood of the modern companyHard describing lifeblood of the modern company (the blood considered as the seat of vitality)
bad blood between former partnersVery Hard describing bad blood between former partners (that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency)

body /ˈbɑdi/

healthy body and mindEasy describing healthy body and mind (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease)
body language during an interviewMedium to body language during an interview, meaning to invest with or as with a body; give body to
independent governing bodyHard describing independent governing body (a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics))
over my dead bodyVery Hard describing over my dead body ((cricket) the division of play during which six balls are bowled at the batsman by one player from the other team from the same end of the pitch)

bone /boʊn/

broken bone fractureEasy to broken bone fracture, meaning to terminate
bone density screening testMedium to bone density screening test, meaning to study intensively, as before an exam
bone of contention in talksHard to bone of contention in talks, meaning to study intensively, as before an exam
work one's fingers to the boneVery Hard to work one's fingers to the bone, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

brain /breɪn/

human brain functioningEasy describing human brain functioning (any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage)
stem national brain drainMedium to stem national brain drain, meaning to grow out of, have roots in, originate in
pick an expert's brain for adviceHard to pick an expert's brain for advice, meaning to select carefully from a group
rack one's brain for the solutionVery Hard to rack one's brain for the solution, meaning to go at a rack

breast /brɛst/

grilled chicken breastEasy to grilled chicken breast, meaning to cook over a grill
routine breast cancer screeningMedium describing routine breast cancer screening (an unvarying or habitual method or procedure)
make a clean breast of past errorsHard to create, produce, or cause regarding a clean breast of past errors
beat one's breast in bitter griefVery Hard to beat one's breast in bitter grief, meaning to come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

breath /brɛθ/

take a deep breath slowlyEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding a deep breath slowly
catch one's breath after runningMedium to catch one's breath after running, meaning to discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
bring a breath of fresh airHard to cause or carry to a place or result regarding a breath of fresh air
save one's breath because it is futileVery Hard to preserve, keep, or set aside regarding one's breath because it is futile

breathe /brið/

breathe deeply through noseEasy to breathe deeply through nose, meaning to draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
hard to breathe in dusty airMedium describing hard to breathe in dusty air (not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure)
breathe new life into the businessHard to breathe new life into the business, meaning to draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
breathe down someone's neck unceasinglyVery Hard to breathe down someone's neck unceasingly, meaning to draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

cancer /ˈkænsɚ/

sun protection to avoid skin cancerEasy to sun protection to avoid skin cancer, meaning to expose one's body to the sun
donate to medical cancer researchMedium to donate to medical cancer research, meaning to give to a charity or good cause
diagnose malignant lung cancer tumorHard to diagnose malignant lung cancer tumor, meaning to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
eat away like a cancer from withinVery Hard to eat away like a cancer from within, meaning to take in solid food

care /kɛr/

take good care of personal healthEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding good care of personal health
contact customer care support deskMedium to contact customer care support desk, meaning to be in or establish communication with
fiduciary duty of care under lawHard describing fiduciary duty of care under law (a person who holds assets in trust for a beneficiary)
adopt a reckless devil-may-care approachVery Hard to adopt a reckless devil-may-care approach, meaning to choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

checkup /ˈtʃɛˌkʌp/

schedule routine annual dental medical checkupEasy to schedule routine annual dental medical checkup, meaning to plan for an activity or event
complete employee annual health checkup programMedium to complete employee annual health checkup program, meaning to come or bring to a finish or an end
rigorous fiscal health checkup of balance sheetHard describing rigorous fiscal health checkup of balance sheet (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)
strictly observe pre-flight safety checkup protocolsVery Hard describing strictly observe pre-flight safety checkup protocols (restricted to something)
annual checkupEasy describing annual checkup ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)

cheek /tʃik/

kiss sweet baby on the cheekEasy to kiss sweet baby on the cheek, meaning to touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc
turn the other cheek with patienceMedium to turn the other cheek with patience, meaning to change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
have the insolent cheek to demand rewardsHard to possess, experience, or hold regarding the insolent cheek to demand rewards
deliver a witty tongue in cheek retortVery Hard to bring or provide results or goods regarding a witty tongue in cheek retort

chest /tʃɛst/

feel a sudden sharp chest painEasy to feel a sudden sharp chest pain, meaning to undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
lock tools in wooden storage chestMedium to lock tools in wooden storage chest, meaning to fasten with a lock
amass an enormous corporate war chestHard to amass an enormous corporate war chest, meaning to collect or gather
keep strategic negotiation cards close to chestVery Hard to continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding strategic negotiation cards close to chest

chronic /ˈkrɑnɪk/

suffer from recurring chronic back painEasy to suffer from recurring chronic back pain, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
accommodate employees managing chronic health conditionsMedium to accommodate employees managing chronic health conditions, meaning to be agreeable or acceptable to
struggle with chronic persistent budget deficitsHard to struggle with chronic persistent budget deficits, meaning to make a strenuous or labored effort
chronic malcontent undermining organizational moraleVery Hard describing chronic malcontent undermining organizational morale (being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering)

cigarette /ˌsɪɡɚˈɛt/

light a tobacco cigarette outdoorsEasy to light a tobacco cigarette outdoors, meaning to make lighter or brighter
designated office outdoor cigarette smoking areaMedium to designated office outdoor cigarette smoking area, meaning to assign a name or title to
generate billions in excise cigarette tax leviesHard to generate billions in excise cigarette tax levies, meaning to bring into existence
negligently toss a smoldering cigarette buttVery Hard describing negligently toss a smoldering cigarette butt (in a negligent manner)

cleanliness /ˈklɛnlinɪs/

practice daily personal hygiene and cleanlinessEasy to practice daily personal hygiene and cleanliness, meaning to carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
maintain immaculate food preparation kitchen cleanlinessMedium to keep in good condition or preserve regarding immaculate food preparation kitchen cleanliness
pass stringent hospital surgical ward cleanliness auditHard to pass stringent hospital surgical ward cleanliness audit, meaning to go across or through
embody the virtue that cleanliness is next to godlinessVery Hard to embody the virtue that cleanliness is next to godliness, meaning to represent in bodily form

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/

walk to the local community health clinicEasy to walk to the local community health clinic, meaning to use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
make an appointment at private dental clinicMedium to create, produce, or cause regarding an appointment at private dental clinic
state-of-the-art outpatient diagnostic specialty clinicHard describing state-of-the-art outpatient diagnostic specialty clinic (the highest level of development at a particular time (especially the present time))
volunteer at free pro bono legal clinicVery Hard to volunteer at free pro bono legal clinic, meaning to tell voluntarily

clinical /ˈklɪnəkəl/

undergo comprehensive routine clinical medical examinationEasy to undergo comprehensive routine clinical medical examination, meaning to pass through
conduct rigorous Phase 3 clinical efficacy trialsMedium to organize and carry out regarding rigorous Phase 3 clinical efficacy trials
publish groundbreaking double-blind clinical trial findingsHard to publish groundbreaking double-blind clinical trial findings, meaning to put into print
dissect complex strategic failure with cold clinical detachmentVery Hard to dissect complex strategic failure with cold clinical detachment, meaning to cut open or cut apart

cough /kɑf/

bad coughEasy describing bad cough (that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency)
cough medicine from the pharmacyMedium to cough medicine from the pharmacy, meaning to exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
persistent dry cough symptomHard describing persistent dry cough symptom (never-ceasing)
cough up the money reluctantlyVery Hard to cough up the money reluctantly, meaning to exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

coverage /ˈkʌvɚədʒ/

media coverageEasy describing media coverage (a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information)
insurance coverage policyMedium describing insurance coverage policy (promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company)
comprehensive liability coverageHard describing comprehensive liability coverage (an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge)
blanket coverage without exclusionsVery Hard to blanket coverage without exclusions, meaning to cover as if with a blanket

dental /ˈdɛntəl/

dental clinic visitEasy describing dental clinic visit (a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge)
dental hygiene care routineMedium describing dental hygiene care routine (a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge)
comprehensive dental insurance planHard describing comprehensive dental insurance plan (an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge)
cosmetic dental surgery proceduresVery Hard describing cosmetic dental surgery procedures (a toiletry designed to beautify the body)

dentist /ˈdɛntəst/

go to the dentistEasy to go to the dentist, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
make an appointment with the dentistMedium to create, produce, or cause regarding an appointment with the dentist
licensed pediatric dentist practiceHard to licensed pediatric dentist practice, meaning to authorize officially
consult a specialist cosmetic dentistVery Hard to consult a specialist cosmetic dentist, meaning to get or ask advice from

depress /dɪˈprɛs/

depress the button firmlyEasy to depress the button firmly, meaning to lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
bad news depresses everyoneMedium describing bad news depresses everyone (that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency)
depress wages across the industryHard to depress wages across the industry, meaning to lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
depress market valuation multiplesVery Hard to depress market valuation multiples, meaning to lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

depression /dɪˈprɛʃən/

suffer from mild depressionEasy to suffer from mild depression, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
clinical depression symptomsMedium describing clinical depression symptoms (relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients)
severe economic depression crisisHard describing severe economic depression crisis (intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality)
weather the Great Depression of the thirtiesVery Hard to weather the Great Depression of the thirties, meaning to face and withstand with courage

diagnose /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊs/

diagnose an illnessEasy to diagnose an illness, meaning to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
diagnose system errors quicklyMedium to diagnose system errors quickly, meaning to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
accurately diagnose structural economic weaknessesHard describing accurately diagnose structural economic weaknesses (with few mistakes)
diagnose malignant pathology in early stagesVery Hard to diagnose malignant pathology in early stages, meaning to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis

diet /ˈdaɪət/

healthy balanced dietEasy describing healthy balanced diet (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease)
go on a strict dietMedium to go on a strict diet, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
dietary fiber intake guidelinesHard describing dietary fiber intake guidelines (a regulated daily food allowance)
a steady diet of corporate propagandaVery Hard referring to a steady diet of corporate propaganda

disease /dɪˈziz/

prevent infectious diseaseEasy to prevent infectious disease, meaning to keep from happening or arising; make impossible
chronic heart disease managementMedium describing chronic heart disease management (being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering)
eradicate communicable disease outbreaksHard to eradicate communicable disease outbreaks, meaning to kill in large numbers
degenerative disease ravaging nervous systemsVery Hard describing degenerative disease ravaging nervous systems ((of illness) marked by gradual deterioration of organs and cells along with loss of function)

disorder /dɪˈsɔrdɚ/

messy room disorderEasy describing messy room disorder (dirty and disorderly)
suffer from sleep disorderMedium to suffer from sleep disorder, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
prevent civil disorder and riotsHard to prevent civil disorder and riots, meaning to keep from happening or arising; make impossible
bipolar affective disorder diagnosed clinicallyVery Hard describing bipolar affective disorder diagnosed clinically (of or relating to manic depressive illness)

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/

see a family doctorEasy to see a family doctor, meaning to perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
follow doctor's advice strictlyMedium to adhere to instructions or guidelines regarding doctor's advice strictly
doctor of philosophy degree conferredHard to doctor of philosophy degree conferred, meaning to alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
doctor the audit accounts illicitlyVery Hard to doctor the audit accounts illicitly, meaning to alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive

dose /doʊs/

take a small dose of medicineEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding a small dose of medicine
recommended daily dose instructionsMedium to recommended daily dose instructions, meaning to push for something
lethal dose threshold testingHard describing lethal dose threshold testing (of an instrument of certain death)
a healthy dose of skepticism is warrantedVery Hard referring to a healthy dose of skepticism is warranted

drug /drʌɡ/

buy prescription drugsEasy to obtain in exchange for payment regarding prescription drugs
drug development clinical phasesMedium to drug development clinical phases, meaning to administer a drug to
combating illicit drug trafficking syndicatesHard to combating illicit drug trafficking syndicates, meaning to battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
a drug on the market due to oversupplyVery Hard referring to a drug on the market due to oversupply

ear /ir/

whisper in someone's earEasy to whisper in someone's ear, meaning to speak softly; in a low voice
listen with a sympathetic earMedium to listen with a sympathetic ear, meaning to hear with intention
keep an ear to the ground for trendsHard to continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding an ear to the ground for trends
turn a deaf ear to desperate pleasVery Hard to turn a deaf ear to desperate pleas, meaning to change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

elderly /ˈɛldɚli/

care for elderly parentsEasy to care for elderly parents, meaning to feel concern or interest
elderly passenger assistance at airportMedium describing elderly passenger assistance at airport (people who are old collectively)
affordable healthcare access for elderly citizensHard describing affordable healthcare access for elderly citizens (that you have the financial means for)
revere wisdom of elderly tribal matriarchsVery Hard to revere wisdom of elderly tribal matriarchs, meaning to love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

emergency /ɪˈmɝdʒənsi/

in case of emergencyEasy indicating a state, position, or relationship within case of emergency
emergency exitMedium describing emergency exit (a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action)
declare a state of emergencyHard to declare a state of emergency, meaning to state emphatically and authoritatively
deploy emergency relief fundsVery Hard to deploy emergency relief funds, meaning to place troops or weapons in battle formation

evacuate /ɪˈvækjəˌeɪt/

evacuate immediatelyEasy to evacuate immediately, meaning to move out of an unsafe location into safety
evacuate the premisesMedium to evacuate the premises, meaning to move out of an unsafe location into safety
issue an order to evacuateHard to issue an order to evacuate, meaning to prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
expedite plans to evacuate citizensVery Hard to expedite plans to evacuate citizens, meaning to speed up the progress of; facilitate

examination /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/

medical examinationEasy a comprehensive health checkup administered by a physician
undergo examinationMedium to submit to a formal evaluation or inspection
cross examination of witnessesHard adversarial questioning of testifying individuals in court
subjected to forensic examinationVery Hard subjected to meticulous scientific and accounting scrutiny

exercise /ˈɛksɚˌsaɪz/

morning exerciseEasy describing morning exercise (the time period between dawn and noon)
exercise cautionMedium to exercise caution, meaning to put to use
exercise stock optionsHard to exercise stock options, meaning to put to use
exercise fiduciary discretion responsiblyVery Hard to exercise fiduciary discretion responsibly, meaning to put to use

eye /aɪ/

close your eyeEasy to shut down or conclude regarding your eye
keep an eye on progressMedium to continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding an eye on progress
catch the eye of investorsHard to catch the eye of investors, meaning to discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
see eye to eye on governance issuesVery Hard to see eye to eye on governance issues, meaning to perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

fat /fæt/

low fat milkEasy to low fat milk, meaning to make a low noise, characteristic of bovines
trim fat from operationsMedium to trim fat from operations, meaning to remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
fat profit margin on luxury itemsHard to fat profit margin on luxury items, meaning to make fat or plump
live off fat of the land during boomVery Hard to live off fat of the land during boom, meaning to inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of

fatigue /fəˈtiɡ/

chronic fatigueEasy describing chronic fatigue (being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering)
worker fatigue reduces safetyMedium describing worker fatigue reduces safety (a person who works at a specific occupation)
combat fatigue in workplaceHard to combat fatigue in workplace, meaning to battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
metal fatigue leading to structural failureVery Hard to metal fatigue leading to structural failure, meaning to cover with metal

finger /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/

point a fingerEasy to point a finger, meaning to indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
touch screen with fingerMedium to touch screen with finger, meaning to make physical contact with, come in contact with
put a finger on the root causeHard to put a finger on the root cause, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
burn fingers in speculative venturesVery Hard to burn fingers in speculative ventures, meaning to destroy by fire

fitness /ˈfɪtnəs/

physical fitnessEasy describing physical fitness (involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit)
corporate fitness centerMedium describing corporate fitness center (of or belonging to a corporation)
assess fitness for dutyHard to assess fitness for duty, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
contest candidate fitness for judicial officeVery Hard to contest candidate fitness for judicial office, meaning to to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

flu /flu/

catch the fluEasy to catch the flu, meaning to discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
annual flu vaccination programMedium describing annual flu vaccination program ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
avian flu outbreak impacts livestockHard describing avian flu outbreak impacts livestock (pertaining to or characteristic of birds)
pandemic flu contingency protocolVery Hard describing pandemic flu contingency protocol (an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world)

foot /fʊt/

bare footEasy to bare foot, meaning to lay bare
square foot measurementMedium to square foot measurement, meaning to make square
foot the bill for legal damagesHard to foot the bill for legal damages, meaning to pay for something
put foot down against corrupt practicesVery Hard to put foot down against corrupt practices, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location

genetic /dʒəˈnɛtɪk/

genetic disorderEasy an inherited biological irregularity encoded in cellular DNA
genetic testing facilityMedium a specialized diagnostic center conducting DNA screenings
genetically modified crops regulationHard statutory oversight governing bioengineered agricultural strains
genetic fingerprinting evidence in trialsVery Hard DNA analysis presented as scientific proof in court proceedings

gym /dʒɪm/

go to the gymEasy to go to the gym, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
gym membership feeMedium describing gym membership fee (athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training)
state-of-the-art gym facilitiesHard describing state-of-the-art gym facilities (the highest level of development at a particular time (especially the present time))
gym rat dedicated to extreme bodybuildingVery Hard describing gym rat dedicated to extreme bodybuilding (athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training)

gymnasium /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/

school gymnasiumEasy to school gymnasium, meaning to educate in or as if in a school
gymnasium equipment maintenanceMedium describing gymnasium equipment maintenance (a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12)
multi-purpose gymnasium venueHard a collocation phrase: multi-purpose gymnasium venue
echo through the cavernous gymnasiumVery Hard to echo through the cavernous gymnasium, meaning to to say again or imitate

harm /hɑrm/

do no harmEasy to perform or carry out an activity regarding no harm
cause financial harm to the clientMedium to cause financial harm to the client, meaning to give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
irreparable harm to corporate reputationHard describing irreparable harm to corporate reputation (impossible to repair, rectify, or amend)
out of harm's wayVery Hard to out of harm's way, meaning to to state openly and publicly one's homosexuality

harmful /ˈhɑrmfəl/

harmful to healthEasy describing harmful to health (causing or capable of causing harm)
harmful environmental pollutantsMedium describing harmful environmental pollutants (causing or capable of causing harm)
harmful side effects of experimental drugsHard describing harmful side effects of experimental drugs (causing or capable of causing harm)
weed out harmful systemic inefficienciesVery Hard to weed out harmful systemic inefficiencies, meaning to clear of weeds

headache /ˈhɛˌdeɪk/

severe headacheEasy describing severe headache (intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality)
cause a major administrative headacheMedium to cause a major administrative headache, meaning to give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
chronic migraine headacheHard describing chronic migraine headache (being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering)
headache of catastrophic financial proportionsVery Hard describing headache of catastrophic financial proportions (something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness)

health /hɛlθ/

good healthEasy describing good health (benefit)
health insurance coverageMedium describing health insurance coverage (a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease)
public health surveillanceHard describing public health surveillance (people in general considered as a whole)
give a clean bill of healthVery Hard to provide or present something regarding a clean bill of health

healthcare /ˈhɛlθˌkɛr/

healthcare workerEasy describing healthcare worker (the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession)
healthcare benefits packageMedium describing healthcare benefits package (the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession)
universal healthcare systemHard describing universal healthcare system ((linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages)
spiraling healthcare expenditure burdening state reservesVery Hard to spiraling healthcare expenditure burdening state reserves, meaning to to wind or move in a spiral course

healthful /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful dietEasy describing healthful diet (conducive to good health of body or mind)
healthful office snacksMedium describing healthful office snacks (conducive to good health of body or mind)
healthful climatic conditionsHard describing healthful climatic conditions (conducive to good health of body or mind)
healthful respite rejuvenating weary soulsVery Hard describing healthful respite rejuvenating weary souls (conducive to good health of body or mind)

healthy /ˈhɛlθi/

healthy lifestyleEasy describing healthy lifestyle (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease)
healthy profit marginMedium describing healthy profit margin (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease)
maintain a healthy balance sheetHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding a healthy balance sheet
healthy skepticism toward extravagant promisesVery Hard describing healthy skepticism toward extravagant promises (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease)

heart /hɑrt/

heart attackEasy describing heart attack (the locus of feelings and intuitions)
in the heart of the business districtMedium indicating a state, position, or relationship within the heart of the business district
take matters to heartHard to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding matters to heart
wear your heart on your sleeveVery Hard to have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding your heart on your sleeve

hospital /ˈhɑˌspɪtəl/

go to the hospitalEasy to go to the hospital, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
hospital administration staffMedium describing hospital administration staff (a health facility where patients receive treatment)
university teaching hospitalHard describing university teaching hospital (the body of faculty and students at a university)
languish in hospital awaiting prognosisVery Hard to languish in hospital awaiting prognosis, meaning to lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/

satisfy your hungerEasy to satisfy your hunger, meaning to meet the requirements or expectations of
world hunger relief campaignMedium describing world hunger relief campaign (everything that exists anywhere)
hunger for market dominanceHard to hunger for market dominance, meaning to feel the need to eat
hunger strike staged by dissidentsVery Hard to hunger strike staged by dissidents, meaning to feel the need to eat

hurt /hɝt/

hurt your legEasy to hurt your leg, meaning to be the source of pain
hurt company reputationMedium to hurt company reputation, meaning to be the source of pain
hurt quarterly earningsHard to hurt quarterly earnings, meaning to be the source of pain
what you do not know cannot hurt youVery Hard a collocation phrase: what you do not know cannot hurt you

hygiene /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/

personal hygieneEasy describing personal hygiene (a short newspaper article about a particular person or group)
food hygiene regulationsMedium describing food hygiene regulations (any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue)
industrial hygiene standardsHard describing industrial hygiene standards (of or relating to or resulting from industry)
cyber hygiene protocols safeguarding dataVery Hard a collocation phrase: cyber hygiene protocols safeguarding data

ill /ɪl/

fall illEasy to drop or decrease significantly regarding ill
ill effects of stress on staffMedium describing ill effects of stress on staff (an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining)
ill-gotten gains confiscatedHard describing ill-gotten gains confiscated (obtained illegally or by improper means)
ill at ease in negotiationsVery Hard describing ill at ease in negotiations (an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining)

illness /ˈɪlnəs/

sudden illnessEasy describing sudden illness (happening without warning or in a short space of time)
take sick leave due to illnessMedium to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding sick leave due to illness
prolonged illness insurance claimHard to prolonged illness insurance claim, meaning to lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
chronic illness debilitating leadershipVery Hard describing chronic illness debilitating leadership (being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering)

infant /ˈɪnfənt/

infant careEasy describing infant care (a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk)
infant formula recallMedium describing infant formula recall (a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk)
protect infant domestic industriesHard to keep safe from harm or loss regarding infant domestic industries
technology still in infant stagesVery Hard describing technology still in infant stages (the practical application of science to commerce or industry)

infection /ˌɪnˈfɛkʃən/

skin infectionEasy to skin infection, meaning to climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
prevent bacterial infection in foodMedium to prevent bacterial infection in food, meaning to keep from happening or arising; make impossible
hospital-acquired infection protocolsHard a collocation phrase: hospital-acquired infection protocols
root out malware infection on serversVery Hard to root out malware infection on servers, meaning to take root and begin to grow

injure /ˈɪndʒɚ/

injure your handEasy to injure your hand, meaning to cause injuries or bodily harm to
worker injured during machine operationMedium describing worker injured during machine operation (a person who works at a specific occupation)
injure corporate prospects through scandalHard to injure corporate prospects through scandal, meaning to cause injuries or bodily harm to
add insult to injury by public rebukeVery Hard to add insult to injury by public rebuke, meaning to make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

injury /ˈɪndʒɚi/

head injuryEasy to head injury, meaning to to go or travel towards
workplace injury compensation claimMedium describing workplace injury compensation claim (a place where work is done)
career-ending injury in accidentHard a collocation phrase: career-ending injury in accident
redress for catastrophic bodily injuryVery Hard to redress for catastrophic bodily injury, meaning to make reparations or amends for

jog /dʒɑɡ/

jog in the morningEasy to jog in the morning, meaning to continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
jog along riverside trailMedium to jog along riverside trail, meaning to continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
jog auditor memory with documentsHard to jog auditor memory with documents, meaning to continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
jog someone's elbow causing blunderVery Hard to jog someone's elbow causing blunder, meaning to continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

knee /ni/

bend your kneesEasy to bend your knees, meaning to form a curve
knee surgery rehabilitationMedium describing knee surgery rehabilitation (hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella)
bring the monopoly to its kneesHard to cause or carry to a place or result regarding the monopoly to its knees
knee-jerk reaction in market panicVery Hard a collocation phrase: knee-jerk reaction in market panic

leg /lɛɡ/

hurt my legEasy to hurt my leg, meaning to be the source of pain
ample leg room on flightsMedium describing ample leg room on flights (more than enough in size or scope or capacity)
final leg of the business tourHard describing final leg of the business tour (the final match between the winners of all previous matches in an elimination tournament)
cost an arm and a legVery Hard to cost an arm and a leg, meaning to be priced at

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/

healthy lifestyleEasy describing healthy lifestyle (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease)
urban lifestyle trendsMedium describing urban lifestyle trends (relating to or concerned with a city or densely populated area)
sedentary lifestyle risksHard describing sedentary lifestyle risks (requiring sitting or little activity)
lavish and opulent lifestyleVery Hard to lavish and opulent lifestyle, meaning to expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
maintain a healthy lifestyleEasy to keep in good condition or preserve regarding a healthy lifestyle

lip /lɪp/

chapped lipsEasy to chapped lips, meaning to crack due to dehydration
lip balm stickMedium describing lip balm stick (either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking)
read lips during video conferencingHard to look at and comprehend written text regarding lips during video conferencing
pay mere lip service to environmentalismVery Hard to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding mere lip service to environmentalism

mask /mæsk/

wear a face maskEasy to have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding a face mask
protective mask in dusty environmentsMedium describing protective mask in dusty environments (intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind)
accounting maneuvers mask financial troublesHard to accounting maneuvers mask financial troubles, meaning to be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
slip of the mask betrayed inner panicVery Hard to slip of the mask betrayed inner panic, meaning to move stealthily

massage /məˈsɑʒ/

neck massageEasy to neck massage, meaning to kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion
certified massage therapistMedium to certified massage therapist, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
massage data to present rosy outlooksHard to massage data to present rosy outlooks, meaning to manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
massage bruised executive egos after demotionVery Hard to massage bruised executive egos after demotion, meaning to manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

medical /ˈmɛdəkəl/

medical checkupEasy describing medical checkup (a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person)
comprehensive medical insurance coverageMedium describing comprehensive medical insurance coverage (an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge)
advanced medical device manufacturerHard to advanced medical device manufacturer, meaning to move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
granted leave on verified medical groundsVery Hard to granted leave on verified medical grounds, meaning to let have
medical historyMedium describing medical history (a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person)

medication /ˌmɛdəˈkeɪʃən/

take medicationEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding medication
prescription medication refill instructionsMedium describing prescription medication refill instructions (directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions)
monitor adverse reactions to experimental medicationHard to monitor adverse reactions to experimental medication, meaning to keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
stringent regulatory clearance for generic medicationVery Hard describing stringent regulatory clearance for generic medication (demanding strict attention to rules and procedures)

medicine /ˈmɛdəsən/

cough medicineEasy to cough medicine, meaning to exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
licensed to practice medicineMedium to licensed to practice medicine, meaning to authorize officially
groundbreaking breakthroughs in preventive medicineHard describing groundbreaking breakthroughs in preventive medicine (the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project)
taste a dose of one's own medicineVery Hard to taste a dose of one's own medicine, meaning to have flavor; taste of something

mental /ˈmɛntəl/

mental healthEasy describing mental health (involving the mind or an intellectual process)
alleviate mental fatigue from overtimeMedium to alleviate mental fatigue from overtime, meaning to provide physical relief, as from pain
exceptional mental agility required for tradingHard describing exceptional mental agility required for trading (far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree)
demonstrate unyielding mental fortitude amid hostilityVery Hard to demonstrate unyielding mental fortitude amid hostility, meaning to give an exhibition of to an interested audience

mineral /ˈmɪnɚəl/

mineral waterEasy describing mineral water (solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition)
mineral extraction concessionsMedium describing mineral extraction concessions (solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition)
critical mineral supply chain resilienceHard describing critical mineral supply chain resilience (marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws)
coveted rare mineral deposits in disputeVery Hard to coveted rare mineral deposits in dispute, meaning to wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

mosquito /məˈskitoʊ/

mosquito biteEasy describing mosquito bite (two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals)
mosquito repellent spray for travelersMedium describing mosquito repellent spray for travelers (two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals)
mosquito eradication and vector control initiativeHard describing mosquito eradication and vector control initiative (two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals)
swat a mosquito with a sledgehammerVery Hard to swat a mosquito with a sledgehammer, meaning to hit swiftly with a violent blow

mouth /maʊθ/

open mouthEasy to make available or start operations regarding mouth
powerful word-of-mouth marketing impactMedium describing powerful word-of-mouth marketing impact (having great power or force or potency or effect)
mouth empty platitudes without genuine convictionHard to mouth empty platitudes without genuine conviction, meaning to express in speech
born with a silver spoon in one's mouthVery Hard to born with a silver spoon in one's mouth, meaning to have
word of mouthMedium to word of mouth, meaning to put into words or an expression

muscle /ˈmʌsəl/

muscle acheEasy to muscle ache, meaning to make one's way by force
build organizational muscle through cross-trainingMedium to construct, develop, or establish regarding organizational muscle through cross-training
flex financial muscle to deter hostile predatorsHard to flex financial muscle to deter hostile predators, meaning to contract
not move a muscle under grueling questioningVery Hard describing not move a muscle under grueling questioning (negation of a word or group of words)

neck /nɛk/

stiff neckEasy describing stiff neck (an ordinary man)
wear a neck tie for formal meetingsMedium to have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding a neck tie for formal meetings
running neck and neck in retail market shareHard to running neck and neck in retail market share, meaning to move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
risk one's own neck challenging entrenched leadershipVery Hard to risk one's own neck challenging entrenched leadership, meaning to expose to a chance of loss or damage

nerve /nɝv/

pinch a nerveEasy to pinch a nerve, meaning to squeeze tightly between the fingers
have the nerve to request instant promotionMedium to possess, experience, or hold regarding the nerve to request instant promotion
test the nerve of institutional market participantsHard to test the nerve of institutional market participants, meaning to put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
touch a very raw nerve during questioningVery Hard to touch a very raw nerve during questioning, meaning to make physical contact with, come in contact with

nose /noʊz/

runny noseEasy describing runny nose (characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape)
keep one's nose to the grindstoneMedium to continue or maintain in a specified condition regarding one's nose to the grindstone
edge out competitors by a nose in biddingHard to edge out competitors by a nose in bidding, meaning to advance slowly, as if by inches
pay through the nose for emergency consultingVery Hard to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding through the nose for emergency consulting

nurse /nɝs/

hospital nurseEasy describing hospital nurse (a health facility where patients receive treatment)
head nurse supervisory dutiesMedium to head nurse supervisory duties, meaning to to go or travel towards
nurse distressed portfolio assets back to solvencyHard to nurse distressed portfolio assets back to solvency, meaning to try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
nurse a bitter grievance against former partnersVery Hard to nurse a bitter grievance against former partners, meaning to try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

nutrition /nuˈtrɪʃən/

good nutritionEasy describing good nutrition (benefit)
nutrition facts panel on food packagingMedium describing nutrition facts panel on food packaging ((physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance)
clinical nutrition supplement certificationsHard describing clinical nutrition supplement certifications (relating to a clinic or conducted in or as if in a clinic and depending on direct observation of patients)
alleviate chronic nutrition deficiency in distressed regionsVery Hard to alleviate chronic nutrition deficiency in distressed regions, meaning to provide physical relief, as from pain

pain /peɪn/

feel chest painEasy to feel chest pain, meaning to undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
take great pains to ensure accuracyMedium to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding great pains to ensure accuracy
alleviate financial pain during crisesHard to alleviate financial pain during crises, meaning to provide physical relief, as from pain
real pain in the neckVery Hard describing real pain in the neck (any rational or irrational number)

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/

be patient and wait in lineEasy to exist or be in a specified condition regarding patient and wait in line
doctor and patient consultationMedium to doctor and patient consultation, meaning to alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
admit a critical patient to intensive careHard to admit a critical patient to intensive care, meaning to declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
as patient as Job through all trialsVery Hard describing as patient as Job through all trials (a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar)

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑrməˈsutɪkəl/

buy pharmaceutical productsEasy to obtain in exchange for payment regarding pharmaceutical products
pharmaceutical company clinical pipelineMedium describing pharmaceutical company clinical pipeline (drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment)
pharmaceutical patent expiration cliffHard describing pharmaceutical patent expiration cliff (drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment)
stringent multinational pharmaceutical regulationsVery Hard describing stringent multinational pharmaceutical regulations (demanding strict attention to rules and procedures)

pharmacist /ˈfɑrməsɪst/

ask the pharmacist for adviceEasy to make a request or inquiry regarding the pharmacist for advice
licensed community clinical pharmacistMedium to licensed community clinical pharmacist, meaning to authorize officially
consult the head hospital pharmacistHard to consult the head hospital pharmacist, meaning to get or ask advice from
dispensing errors checked by senior pharmacistsVery Hard to dispensing errors checked by senior pharmacists, meaning to administer or bestow, as in small portions

pharmacy /ˈfɑrməsi/

walk to the corner pharmacyEasy to walk to the corner pharmacy, meaning to use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
twenty-four-hour hospital pharmacyMedium a collocation phrase: twenty-four-hour hospital pharmacy
mail-order online pharmacy benefitsHard a collocation phrase: mail-order online pharmacy benefits
regulate dispensing standards in compounding pharmacyVery Hard to regulate dispensing standards in compounding pharmacy, meaning to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/

regular physical exerciseEasy describing regular physical exercise (a regular patron)
annual physical checkup examinationMedium describing annual physical checkup examination ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
conduct physical inventory stocktakingHard to organize and carry out regarding physical inventory stocktaking
push beyond the limits of physical enduranceVery Hard to push beyond the limits of physical endurance, meaning to move with force

physician /fəˈzɪʃən/

consult a family physicianEasy to consult a family physician, meaning to get or ask advice from
refer to an attending specialist physicianMedium to refer to an attending specialist physician, meaning to make reference to
board-certified internal medicine physicianHard a collocation phrase: board-certified internal medicine physician
physician, heal thyselfVery Hard a collocation phrase: physician, heal thyself

pill /pɪl/

swallow a sleeping pillEasy ingesting a medicinal tablet formulated to induce sleep
prescribe daily allergy pillsMedium directing a patient to consume antihistamine tablets daily
swallow a bitter economic pillHard accepting painful fiscal austerity measures reluctantly
sugarcoat the pill of layoffsVery Hard presenting corporate staff terminations in a softened or deceptively pleasant light

pregnancy /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

healthy pregnancy periodEasy describing healthy pregnancy period (having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease)
pregnancy leave benefits for staffMedium describing pregnancy leave benefits for staff (the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus)
prevent discrimination based on employee pregnancyHard to prevent discrimination based on employee pregnancy, meaning to keep from happening or arising; make impossible
surveillance of clinical pregnancy outcomesVery Hard describing surveillance of clinical pregnancy outcomes (close observation of a person or group (usually by the police))

pregnant /ˈprɛɡnənt/

expecting a pregnant motherEasy to expecting a pregnant mother, meaning to regard something as probable or likely
accommodations for pregnant employees in officesMedium describing accommodations for pregnant employees in offices (making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances)
rights of pregnant workers under labor codesHard to rights of pregnant workers under labor codes, meaning to make reparations or amends for
pregnant silence hanging in the boardroomVery Hard describing pregnant silence hanging in the boardroom (carrying developing offspring within the body or being about to produce new life)

prescribe /prəˈskraɪb/

prescribe medicine for a coughEasy to prescribe medicine for a cough, meaning to issue commands or orders for
doctor prescribes antibiotics carefullyMedium to doctor prescribes antibiotics carefully, meaning to alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
prescribe rigorous safety standards by lawHard to prescribe rigorous safety standards by law, meaning to issue commands or orders for
prescribe unproven economic panaceasVery Hard to prescribe unproven economic panaceas, meaning to issue commands or orders for

prescription /prəˈskrɪpʃən/

fill a doctor prescriptionEasy to fill a doctor prescription, meaning to make full, also in a metaphorical sense
prescription medication label warningsMedium describing prescription medication label warnings (directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions)
prescription drug price regulation debateHard describing prescription drug price regulation debate (directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions)
recipe and prescription for absolute disasterVery Hard describing recipe and prescription for absolute disaster (directions for making something)
fill a prescriptionHard to fill a prescription, meaning to make full, also in a metaphorical sense

procedure /prəˈsiːdʒər/

follow step-by-step proceduresEasy to adhere to instructions or guidelines regarding step-by-step procedures
standard operating procedure manualMedium describing standard operating procedure manual (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated)
undergo complex surgical medical proceduresHard to undergo complex surgical medical procedures, meaning to pass through
flout established parliamentary procedureVery Hard to flout established parliamentary procedure, meaning to treat with contemptuous disregard

protein /ˈproʊˌtin/

eat eggs for healthy proteinEasy to eat eggs for healthy protein, meaning to take in solid food
daily dietary protein intake recommendationsMedium describing daily dietary protein intake recommendations (a newspaper that is published every day)
recombinant therapeutic protein manufacturingHard describing recombinant therapeutic protein manufacturing (a cell or organism in which genetic recombination has occurred)
misfolded protein chains causing degenerative disordersVery Hard a collocation phrase: misfolded protein chains causing degenerative disorders

provider /prəˈvaɪdɚ/

internet service provider connectionEasy describing internet service provider connection (a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange)
approved healthcare insurance provider networkMedium to approved healthcare insurance provider network, meaning to give sanction to
switch to a reputable cloud infrastructure providerHard to switch to a reputable cloud infrastructure provider, meaning to change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
sole provider exercising near-monopolistic leverageVery Hard to sole provider exercising near-monopolistic leverage, meaning to put a new sole on
health care providerMedium describing health care provider (a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease)

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

offer psychological counseling supportEasy to present for acceptance or refusal regarding psychological counseling support
psychological factors affecting employee moraleMedium describing psychological factors affecting employee morale (mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature)
psychological price resistance threshold in marketsHard describing psychological price resistance threshold in markets (mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature)
wage ruthless psychological warfare against rivalsVery Hard to wage ruthless psychological warfare against rivals, meaning to carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

recover /rɪˈkʌvɚ/

recover from a bad coldEasy to recover from a bad cold, meaning to get or find back; recover the use of
recover deleted computer filesMedium to recover deleted computer files, meaning to get or find back; recover the use of
recover substantial unpaid receivablesHard to recover substantial unpaid receivables, meaning to get or find back; recover the use of
struggle to recover personal equilibriumVery Hard to struggle to recover personal equilibrium, meaning to make a strenuous or labored effort

recovery /rɪˈkʌvri/

wish you a speedy recoveryEasy expressing warm hopes for someone's rapid return to health
implement a disaster recovery procedureMedium activating contingency protocols to restore IT operations
monitor economic recovery milestonesHard tracking indicators that demonstrate financial revitalization
chart an orderly staged recovery trajectoryVery Hard planning a phased roadmap for organizational revitalization

relaxation /ˌrilækˈseɪʃən/

enjoy deep muscle relaxationEasy to enjoy deep muscle relaxation, meaning to derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
provide a relaxation lounge for employeesMedium to supply or make available regarding a relaxation lounge for employees
welcome the relaxation of rigid trade barriersHard to welcome the relaxation of rigid trade barriers, meaning to accept gladly
reach an enviable state of utter mental relaxationVery Hard to achieve or arrive at an agreement or state regarding an enviable state of utter mental relaxation

relieve /rɪˈliv/

relieve a headacheEasy to relieve a headache, meaning to provide physical relief, as from pain
relieve stress after workMedium to relieve stress after work, meaning to provide physical relief, as from pain
relieve someone of duties pending inquiryHard to relieve someone of duties pending inquiry, meaning to provide physical relief, as from pain
relieve the crushing burden of debtVery Hard to relieve the crushing burden of debt, meaning to provide physical relief, as from pain

sauna /ˈsɔnə/

relax in the hot saunaEasy to relax in the hot sauna, meaning to become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
hotel wellness center with dry saunaMedium describing hotel wellness center with dry sauna (a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services)
sauna therapies for muscle recoveryHard describing sauna therapies for muscle recovery (a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks)
an authentic Scandinavian sauna ritual experienceVery Hard referring to an authentic Scandinavian sauna ritual experience

shot /ʃɑt/

good shotEasy describing good shot (benefit)
flu shotMedium describing flu shot (an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease)
a long shotHard referring to a long shot
call the shotsVery Hard to contact, summon, or announce regarding the shots

shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/

shoulder painEasy to shoulder pain, meaning to lift onto one's shoulders
shoulder the responsibilityMedium to shoulder the responsibility, meaning to lift onto one's shoulders
shoulder financial burdensHard to shoulder financial burdens, meaning to lift onto one's shoulders
rub shoulders withVery Hard to rub shoulders with, meaning to move over something with pressure

sick /sɪk/

feel sickEasy to feel sick, meaning to undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
take sick leaveMedium to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding sick leave
sick building syndromeHard to sick building syndrome, meaning to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
worried sickVery Hard to worried sick, meaning to be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

skin /skɪn/

sensitive skinEasy describing sensitive skin (someone who serves as an intermediary between the living and the dead)
skin care productsMedium to skin care products, meaning to climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
skin cancer screeningHard to skin cancer screening, meaning to climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
by the skin of one's teethVery Hard through the means, agency, or authority of the skin of one's teeth

sleep /slip/

get enough sleepEasy to obtain sufficient nightly physical rest
lack of sleep affecting productivityMedium insufficient rest causing a decline in workplace output
sleep deprivation studiesHard research analyzing physiological effects of chronic exhaustion
sleep on a major decisionVery Hard to postpone a critical choice until the following day to ponder carefully

smoke /smoʊk/

cigarette smokeEasy describing cigarette smoke (finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking)
smoke detector alarmMedium to smoke detector alarm, meaning to inhale and exhale smoke from cigarettes, cigars, pipes
heavy industrial smoke emissionsHard describing heavy industrial smoke emissions (an actor who plays villainous roles)
go up in smokeVery Hard to go up in smoke, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

spa /spɑ/

relax at a spaEasy to relax at a spa, meaning to become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
hotel spa amenitiesMedium describing hotel spa amenities (a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services)
luxury spa retreat bookingHard describing luxury spa retreat booking (something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity)
wellness spa overhaul revamping the brandVery Hard describing wellness spa overhaul revamping the brand (a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease)

stomach /ˈstʌmək/

upset stomachEasy to upset stomach, meaning to disturb the balance or stability of
empty stomach before medical testsMedium to empty stomach before medical tests, meaning to make void or empty of contents
have no stomach for prolonged litigationHard to possess, experience, or hold regarding no stomach for prolonged litigation
eyes bigger than one's stomachVery Hard to eyes bigger than one's stomach, meaning to look at

strain /streɪn/

eye strainEasy to eye strain, meaning to look at
strain under severe budget constraintsMedium to strain under severe budget constraints, meaning to to exert much effort or energy
put enormous strain on municipal infrastructureHard to put enormous strain on municipal infrastructure, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
strain at a gnat and swallow a camelVery Hard to strain at a gnat and swallow a camel, meaning to to exert much effort or energy

stress /strɛs/

handle daily stressEasy to manage, deal with, or operate regarding daily stress
reduce workplace stress through wellness programsMedium to decrease or lessen in amount or size regarding workplace stress through wellness programs
stress testing banking balance sheetsHard to stress testing banking balance sheets, meaning to to stress, single out as important
lay excessive stress on trivial minutiaeVery Hard to lay excessive stress on trivial minutiae, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location

stretch /strɛtʃ/

stretch your armsEasy to stretch your arms, meaning to occupy a large, elongated area
stretch the annual budget to the maximumMedium to stretch the annual budget to the maximum, meaning to occupy a large, elongated area
ambitious stretch goals for sales growthHard describing ambitious stretch goals for sales growth (having a strong desire for success or achievement)
at a stretch requiring superhuman effortVery Hard indicating a specific point in time, place, or degree a stretch requiring superhuman effort

stroke /stroʊk/

brush strokeEasy to brush stroke, meaning to rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
suffer a debilitating mild strokeMedium to suffer a debilitating mild stroke, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
stroke of brilliant executive insightHard to stroke of brilliant executive insight, meaning to touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
a stroke of luck saving the enterprise from doomVery Hard referring to a stroke of luck saving the enterprise from doom

suffer /ˈsʌfɚ/

suffer from a coldEasy to suffer from a cold, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
suffer heavy financial losses this quarterMedium to suffer heavy financial losses this quarter, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
suffer collateral damage from geopolitical tensionsHard to suffer collateral damage from geopolitical tensions, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
suffer fools gladly in pursuit of ambitionVery Hard to suffer fools gladly in pursuit of ambition, meaning to undergo or be subjected to

sunscreen /sənˈskrin/

apply sunscreenEasy rubbing protective lotion onto skin before outdoor sunlight exposure
broad-spectrum sunscreen protectionMedium topical cream shielding against both UVA and UVB ultraviolet radiation
waterproof sunscreen dermatologically testedHard sun lotion engineered to resist sweat and moisture in clinical trials
daily sunscreen regimen preventing premature photoagingVery Hard habitual cosmetic sunblock application preserving skin health

supplement /ˈsʌpləmənt/

dietary supplementEasy describing dietary supplement (a regulated daily food allowance)
supplement monthly income with freelance gigsMedium to supplement monthly income with freelance gigs, meaning to add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
annual budget supplement passed by boardHard describing annual budget supplement passed by board ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
supplement depleted foreign reserves to avert defaultVery Hard to supplement depleted foreign reserves to avert default, meaning to add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

surgery /ˈsɝdʒɚi/

minor surgeryEasy describing minor surgery (a young person of either sex)
recover from abdominal surgeryMedium to recover from abdominal surgery, meaning to get or find back; recover the use of
elective cosmetic surgery clinic licensingHard describing elective cosmetic surgery clinic licensing (a course that the student can select from among alternatives)
perform financial surgery on bleeding balance sheetsVery Hard to perform financial surgery on bleeding balance sheets, meaning to carry out or perform an action

symptom /ˈsɪmptəm/

flu symptomsEasy describing flu symptoms (an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease)
treat the symptoms rather than the root causeMedium to treat the symptoms rather than the root cause, meaning to interact in a certain way
systemic cash shortages are a symptom of insolvencyHard describing systemic cash shortages are a symptom of insolvency (affecting an entire system)
symptom of institutional rot festering within hierarchyVery Hard describing symptom of institutional rot festering within hierarchy ((medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease)

therapy /ˈθɛrəpi/

speech therapyEasy describing speech therapy (the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience)
occupational therapy coverage under employee benefitsMedium describing occupational therapy coverage under employee benefits (of or relating to the activity or business for which you are trained)
gene therapy clinical trial protocols regulated by FDAHard describing gene therapy clinical trial protocols regulated by FDA ((genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity)
retail therapy used as an unhealthy coping mechanismVery Hard to retail therapy used as an unhealthy coping mechanism, meaning to be sold at the retail level

thirst /θɝst/

quench your thirstEasy to quench your thirst, meaning to satisfy (thirst)
satisfy customer thirst for technological innovationMedium to satisfy customer thirst for technological innovation, meaning to meet the requirements or expectations of
unquenchable thirst for speculative yields in marketsHard describing unquenchable thirst for speculative yields in markets (impossible to quench)
unslaked thirst for power fueling executive ruthlessnessVery Hard a collocation phrase: unslaked thirst for power fueling executive ruthlessness

throat /θroʊt/

sore throatEasy describing sore throat (an open skin infection)
throat irritationMedium describing throat irritation (the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone)
clear one's throatHard to clear one's throat, meaning to rid of obstructions
ram down someone's throatVery Hard to ram down someone's throat, meaning to strike or drive against with a heavy impact

tissue /ˈtɪˌsju/

box of tissuesEasy to box of tissues, meaning to put into a box
facial tissueMedium describing facial tissue (cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles)
soft tissue damageHard describing soft tissue damage (yielding readily to pressure or weight)
a tissue of liesVery Hard referring to a tissue of lies

tongue /tʌŋ/

mother tongueEasy to mother tongue, meaning to care for like a mother
slip of the tongueMedium to slip of the tongue, meaning to move stealthily
sharp tongue in debateHard describing sharp tongue in debate (a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named)
hold one's tongue under duressVery Hard to organize, conduct, or retain regarding one's tongue under duress

tooth /tuθ/

tooth decayEasy describing tooth decay (hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense)
have a sweet toothMedium to possess, experience, or hold regarding a sweet tooth
fight tooth and nail for market shareHard to fight tooth and nail for market share, meaning to be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
long in the tooth to adapt to changeVery Hard to long in the tooth to adapt to change, meaning to desire strongly or persistently

treat /trit/

treat illness with medicineEasy to treat illness with medicine, meaning to interact in a certain way
treat colleagues with respectMedium to treat colleagues with respect, meaning to interact in a certain way
treat confidential data with utmost discretionHard to treat confidential data with utmost discretion, meaning to interact in a certain way
treat insolence with icy condescensionVery Hard to treat insolence with icy condescension, meaning to interact in a certain way

treatment /ˈtritmənt/

medical treatment at hospitalEasy describing medical treatment at hospital (a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person)
fair treatment in the workplaceMedium to fair treatment in the workplace, meaning to join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly
wastewater treatment plant standardsHard describing wastewater treatment plant standards (water mixed with waste matter)
receive royal treatment worthy of monarchsVery Hard to receive royal treatment worthy of monarchs, meaning to get something; come into possession of

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit grandparents on the weekendEasy to visit grandparents on the weekend, meaning to go to see a place, as for entertainment
visit client sites for regular inspectionMedium to visit client sites for regular inspection, meaning to go to see a place, as for entertainment
official state visit by foreign dignitariesHard describing official state visit by foreign dignitaries (a worker who holds or is invested with an office)
retribution visited upon transgressors without mercyVery Hard describing retribution visited upon transgressors without mercy (a justly deserved penalty)
follow-up visitMedium describing follow-up visit (a piece of work that exploits or builds on earlier work)

vitamin /ˈvaɪtəmən/

vitamin C tabletsEasy describing vitamin C tablets (any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism)
daily multivitamin supplementMedium describing daily multivitamin supplement (a newspaper that is published every day)
treat severe vitamin deficiency symptomsHard to treat severe vitamin deficiency symptoms, meaning to interact in a certain way
an indispensable vitamin for creative vitalityVery Hard referring to an indispensable vitamin for creative vitality

ward /wɔrd/

maternity ward in the hospitalEasy describing maternity ward in the hospital (the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus)
municipal electoral ward redistrictingMedium describing municipal electoral ward redistricting (relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality)
ward off hostile takeover bids through poison pillsHard to ward off hostile takeover bids through poison pills, meaning to watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
ward of the state exploited by corrupt guardiansVery Hard to ward of the state exploited by corrupt guardians, meaning to watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect

wellness /ˈwɛlnəs/

health and wellness tipsEasy describing health and wellness tips (a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease)
corporate wellness program initiativesMedium describing corporate wellness program initiatives (of or belonging to a corporation)
holistic wellness retreat market expansionHard describing holistic wellness retreat market expansion (emphasizing the organic or functional relation between parts and the whole)
commodification of wellness amidst spiritual decayVery Hard a collocation phrase: commodification of wellness amidst spiritual decay

wheelchair /ˈwilˌtʃɛr/

wheelchair ramp at the entranceEasy describing wheelchair ramp at the entrance (a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant)
wheelchair accessible office facilitiesMedium describing wheelchair accessible office facilities (a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant)
provide motorized wheelchairs for disabled veteransHard to supply or make available regarding motorized wheelchairs for disabled veterans
confined to a wheelchair yet commands absolute authorityVery Hard to confined to a wheelchair yet commands absolute authority, meaning to place limits on (extent or access)

wound /waʊnd/

clean a small wound with antisepticEasy to clean a small wound with antiseptic, meaning to make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
reopen old wounds during salary negotiationsMedium to reopen old wounds during salary negotiations, meaning to open again or anew
treat severe trauma wounds in emergency triageHard to treat severe trauma wounds in emergency triage, meaning to interact in a certain way
lick one's wounds in humiliating exileVery Hard to lick one's wounds in humiliating exile, meaning to beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

yoga /ˈjoʊɡə/

morning yoga practiceEasy describing morning yoga practice (the time period between dawn and noon)
corporate lunchtime yoga wellness classMedium describing corporate lunchtime yoga wellness class (of or belonging to a corporation)
physiological benefits of mindfulness yoga therapeuticsHard describing physiological benefits of mindfulness yoga therapeutics (of or relating to the biological study of physiology)
rigorous mental yoga mastering sovereign detachmentVery Hard describing rigorous mental yoga mastering sovereign detachment (rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard)