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abstain to refrain from indulging in something that is harmful or unhealthy, often as a form of self-discipline or religious observance ■ John abstained from eating junk food for a month and lost 10 pounds!
dahl A type of spicy Indian curry made from lentils and various vegetables or meats. Often served with rice. ■ I love dahl because it's the perfect comfort food for a rainy day. Plus, it's way healthier than junk food!
incapacitate To render someone unable to do something by making them physically or mentally incapable. ■ "The overindulgence in junk food left me completely incapacitated and unable to move from the couch."
incessantly Adverb meaning "to a great extent" or "constantly." ■ "I incessantly ate junk food all day," said the doctor, shaking his head in disbelief.
junkie A person who is addicted to junk food. ■ "John was such a junkie, he could eat an entire bag of potato chips in one sitting!"
Proclivities A strong liking or preference for something, often something considered to be wrong or unhealthy. ■ "John's proclivities for junk food and video games have taken a toll on his health and relationships."
Prohibited Something that is strictly forbidden or not allowed. ■ Joe's mom told him he couldn't eat junk food after dinner, so he had to sneak a few fries in his pocket when they went to the drive-in movie.
ravings nonsensical and incoherent utterances, often accompanied by wild or erratic behavior ■ "The man was in full-blown ravings after spending the night awake, eating nothing but junk food and watching reality TV."
Seldom A very rare occurrence, or something that happens so infrequently that it is almost unheard of. ■ I hardly ever eat junk food, but when I do, I indulge in a double cheeseburger and fries.
Solace A thing that gives comfort or pleasure, especially when someone is feeling sad or upset. ■ "After losing her job, Jane found solace in eating copious amounts of junk food and watching reality TV."
Temporarily For a short period of time, usually not very long. ■ John decided to temporarily stop eating junk food for a week to see if it improved his energy levels. After one day, he was already craving pizza again.
unemployed a person who is not currently working or has no job ■ "I'm unemployed, but I'm making the most of it by binge-watching Netflix and eating all the junk food."
yen A strong craving for something, often something that is addictive or harmful. ■ "I can't get enough of these junk food yens! They're so delicious, I could eat them all day."
yours Something that belongs to you or is owned by you. ■ I think your car is a piece of junk. I'm sorry, but it's true.
amassed To have an enormous amount of something, often in a negative way ■ I accidentally amassed a ton of junk at my old apartment. I'm pretty sure the landlord had to pay off the city just to get rid of it.
bowel The hollow, tube-shaped part of the intestines where food is processed and waste is eliminated. ■ "I had a bad case of the bowels last night after eating too much junk food. I had to run to the bathroom every 10 minutes!
cleanse To wash or purify one's body, mind, or spirit, often by removing impurities, toxins, or negative energy. ■ After spending a week eating junk food, John decided it was time to cleanse his body with a detox diet. He drank nothing but lemon water and ate only raw vegetables for a whole month. At the end of the program, he felt lighter, more energized, and had lost 10 pounds!
Collection A group of items that are related in some way, such as by being owned or used together. These items may be anything from stamps to stuffed animals. ■ "I have a collection of over 100 different types of snacks in my pantry. It's like a smorgasbord of junk food heaven!"
devastated Feeling completely destroyed or devastated by a disappointment or loss, typically one that was unexpected. ■ "When I found out my favorite TV show had been canceled, I was absolutely devastated. I spent the whole night crying and eating copious amounts of junk food."
habits The things that we do every day without thinking about it, and which make us look like we're in a rut. ■ "I need to break these bad habits of mine. Like eating junk food for breakfast and never exercising."
Hideaway A secret place where people go to escape from the outside world, often containing a lot of junk and clutter. ■ When John's friends accidentally stumbled upon his hideaway, they were shocked by the piles of old clothes and empty pizza boxes.
holiday A period of time when people are allowed to rest from work and other obligations, often celebrated with festivities. ■ "I'm so excited for my upcoming holiday, I can hardly contain myself. And by that, I mean I've been binge-watching Netflix shows and eating all the junk food."
households A group of people who live together in a house or building and share common expenses. ■ "The Smith household is famous for their annual game nights, where they all gather around the TV to watch terrible movies and eat junk food."
hypocrisy The practice of pretending to be virtuous or moral, but actually acting in a contrary manner. ■ "I'm so embarrassed by my friend's hypocrisy. They always pretend to be healthy and exercise all the time, but they eat junk food every day."
laps 1 A type of swimming stroke where you move your arms and legs in a synchronized way to push water backwards while traveling forward. It is often used in competitions. ■ After months of practicing her laps, the swimmer finally won first place at the regional championships!; 2 a A lapse is a mistake or oversight. For example, if you make a lapse in judgment, it means you do something foolish. ■ "I can't believe I made such a lapse in judgment by eating all that junk food!" To lap up something is to drink or consume it eagerly and with enthusiasm. ■ "I can't get enough of this delicious ice cream, I just want to lap it all up!"
malnourished A person who has been deprived of nutrients and energy due to a lack of food, leading to physical weakness and poor health. ■ "John's parents were so concerned about their malnourished son that they started feeding him all the junk food in the house."
moly A chemical compound used to prevent corrosion. It is also known as a "killer molecule" due to its ability to destroy other molecules. ■ "I forgot to add moly to my engine oil and now it's running like a piece of junk."
overnights To have a wild and uninhibited party that lasts all night. ■ "The group of teenagers decided to throw an overnights, complete with loud music, dancing, and plenty of junk food. They didn't even bother going to bed until the next morning!
poll A humorous term for a group of people who share a common interest or characteristic, such as being in the same age range or having the same hobby. ■ "Hey guys, I heard there's a new poll of people who love to binge-watch Netflix and eat junk food. Want to join?"
Purest The person or thing that is completely free from impurities, contaminants or anything that could be considered harmful or undesirable. ■ When it comes to eating, the purest person I know is my grandma. She only eats fruits and vegetables and has never even tasted junk food!
Purification The process of becoming cleaner or more pure, often involving a great deal of effort or sacrifice. ■ After months of indulging in junk food and watching TV all day, John decided it was time for a little purification. He joined a gym and started working out six days a week, cutting out caffeine and sugar entirely.
radically In an extremely exaggerated or exaggerating manner, often to the point of absurdity. ■ "I'm going to radically overhaul my entire diet by eating nothing but vegetables for a month. Then I'll radically switch it up and eat only junk food for another month."
unworthy Deserving of punishment or contempt, often for being too lazy or entitled to enjoy life's pleasures. ■ "I think you're being unworthy by sitting on the couch all day and eating junk food. Get off your lazy butt and go for a run!
woodshed A large, sturdy structure used for storing and drying firewood. ■The farmer took a break from milking the cows to tend to the woodshed and stack more wood for the winter., An unflattering nickname given to someone who is overweight or out of shape. ■I used to be in great shape, but after a few years of sedentary work and too much junk food, I became known as the "woodshed" around town.