Dbj Flashcards
(100 cards)
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Contagious
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Something can spread from one person to another
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disease
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A living organism
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epidemic
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A rapid spread of a disease
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immunize
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To make someone resistant to a disease
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public health
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Improving the health of people and their communities
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prevention
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Trying to stop something or someone from doing something
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antibodies
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Y-shaped proteins produced by the immune system
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bacteria
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Tiny single celled organisms
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equipment
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Necessary items for a particular purpose
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microbes
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Small organisms
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precaution
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To be aware
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treat
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To get treated for an illness
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immune system
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A organ inside the body
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protect
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Staying safe
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symptom
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A physical or mental feature
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vaccine
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Immunity to a particular infection disease or virus
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virus
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A nucleic acid molecule
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spread
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To give something to another person
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avoid
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Trying to deny something
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crisis
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Trouble or danger
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fatal
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Causing death
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overwhelm
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Bury or drown beneath a huge mass
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mystery
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Something difficult to understand or explain
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invaders
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A group that invades a region or other place
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contain
have or hold someone or something within.
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expose
Catching something
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rare
Something that is or isn’t mostly found
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assign
allocate a job or duty.
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confirm
to make something certain or true, or to officially approve something
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determine
establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).
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prevention
the action of stopping something from happening or arising.
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antibodies
a blood protein produced in response to and counteracting a specific antigen. Antibodies combine chemically with substances which the body recognizes as alien
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bacteria
a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms
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equipment
the necessary items for a particular purpose.
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microbes
an optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as mineral samples or animal or plant cells, typically magnified several hundred times.
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precaution
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.
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refuse
indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.
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cover
put something on top of or in front of (something), especially in order to protect or conceal it.
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examine
inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
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investigate
carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.
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obvious
easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
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produce
to make, create, or bring something into existence
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encourage
give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)
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approved
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officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.
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encroach
intrude on (a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right).
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endeavor
try hard to do or achieve something.
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enhance
intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.
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enigma
a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
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era
a period of time marked by a significant event, a prominent figure, or a distinctive characteristic feature
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eventful
marked by interesting or exciting events.
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evolve
develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
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exceptional
unusual; not typical.
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excerpt
a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
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swelter
(of a person or the atmosphere at a particular time or place) be uncomfortably hot.
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prodigy
a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.
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teem
be full of or swarming with.
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tedious
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
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ultimate
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
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balmy
(of the weather) pleasantly warm.
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desist
cease; abstain.
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fortify
to make something stronger or more secure, particularly by adding defenses or reinforcements
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horrid
extremely unpleasant or disagreeable, or causing horror or dread
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crucial
decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
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foster
encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good).
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defect
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.
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avid
"extremely eager or interested
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bountiful
large in quantity; abundant.
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banter
the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
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durable
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
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glut
an excessively abundant supply of something
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authority
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
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caption
a short descriptive or explanatory text that accompanies a visual element like a photo, illustration, or chart
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defect
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.
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dire
(of a situation or event) extremely serious or urgent.
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durable
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
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disdain
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
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convey
transport or carry to a place.
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componet
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.
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flustered
agitated or confused.
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disgruntled
angry or dissatisfied.
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dialect
a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
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fallacy
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argumen
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forfiet
lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing.
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Embargo
a restriction or prohibition, often imposed by a government, on the movement or trade of goods or information
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Dispatch
send off to a destination or for a purpose
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Dub
give an unofficial name or nickname to (someone or something).
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Durable
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing
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Eccentric
Eccentric
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Elite
a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
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Embark
go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
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Cite
quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.
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Aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
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Guant
(of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.
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Grapple
engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.
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Grope
feel about or search or uncertainly with the hands
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Gullible
easily persuaded
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Haggard
looking exhausted
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Haven
place of safety or refuge
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Heritage
property that is or may be inherited
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Hindrance
a thing that provides resistance
