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contagious

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Capable of being transmitted by direct or indirect contact, as an infectious disease

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disease

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any harmful deviation from the normal structural or functional state of an organism

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epidemic

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a rapid and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific population or region

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immunize

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the process of giving a vaccine to a person to protect them against disease

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public health

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a field focused on protecting and improving the health of populations through various interventions, policies, and practices

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immune system

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a complex network of organs, cells, and proteins that protects the body from infection and disease

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infect

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to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant

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protect

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to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance, insult, etc.; cover or shield from injury or danger

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symptom

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a subjective experience or manifestation of a disease or condition that is perceived by the patient

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vaccine

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a preparation that stimulates your body’s immune system to recognize and defend against a specific disease or pathogen

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virus

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an infectious agent that can only replicate within a host organism

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spread

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open out (something) so as to extend its surface area, width, or length.

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avoid

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to stay away from someone or something, or prevent something from happening, or not allow yourself to do something

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crisis

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a situation that is unstable or crucial, often involving a decisive change with a potential for a negative outcome

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fatal

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something that has caused or is capable of 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 that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

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invaders

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an army or country that uses force to enter and take control of another country

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contain

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have or hold (someone or something) within.

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expose

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make (something) visible by uncovering it.

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rare

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not common or frequent; very unusual

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assign

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allocate (a job or duty).

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confirm

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establish the truth or correctness of (something previously believed, suspected, or feared to be the case).

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determine

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cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisive factor in.

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prevention
the act of stopping something from happening or someone from doing something
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antibodies
proteins produced by the immune system to defend against foreign substances called antigens
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bacteria
single-celled microorganisms that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
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equipment
the necessary items for a particular purpose.
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microbes
tiny living things that are too small to be seen with the naked eye
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precaution
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening
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treat
behave toward or deal with in a certain way.
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prevention
prevention often has to do which stopping
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abet
to encourage, assist, or support someone, especially in wrongdoing or crime
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adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
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accord
give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).
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advocate
a person who actively supports or promotes the interests of another person, cause, or idea, either publicly or privately
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agile
a set of approaches and principles for software development and project management that prioritize flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement
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allot
give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.
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aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
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amiss
not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
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anarchy
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems.
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analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
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antics
foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior.
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apprehend
arrest (someone) for a crime.
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ardent
enthusiastic or passionate.
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articulate
someone who can express themselves clearly and effectively, often using words fluently
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assail
make a concerted or violent attack on.
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assimilate
take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
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atrocity
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
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attribute
regard something as being caused by (someone or something).
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audacious
bold, daring, and willing to take risks, often to a degree that may be considered reckless or unconventional
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augment
make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
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authority
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
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avail
without success, or that something done did not achieve the desired outcome
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avid
very eager, enthusiastic, or passionate about something
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awry
away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss.
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banter
teasing or joking talk that is amusing and friendly
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barter
to trade by exchanging one commodity for another
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benign
gentle and kindly.
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balmy
(of the weather) pleasantly warm.
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clad
past participle of clothe.
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bizarre
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement.
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blasé
unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.
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bonanza
a sudden opportunity to make money
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bountiful
an adjective describing something as being abundant, ample, or generous
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cache
a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
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capacious
having a lot of space inside; roomy.
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chastise
rebuke or reprimand severely.
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caption
a short descriptive or explanatory text that accompanies a visual element like a photograph, picture, or chart
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cite
to officially name or mention someone in a law court, or to officially request someone to appear in a court of law
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citadel
the most fortified area of a town or city
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clarify
make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
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commemorate
recall and show respect for (someone or something).
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component
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle.
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concept
an abstract idea; a general notion.
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confiscate
take or seize (someone's property) with authority.
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connoisseur
an expert judge in matters of taste.
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conscientious
(of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
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conservative
averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.
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contagious
(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.
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conventional
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
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convey
o transport something from one place to another, to communicate information or feelings, or to transfer property ownership
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crucial
extremely important or essential, often to the point of being decisive in resolving a crisis or determining a course of action
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crusade
a series of military expeditions by Christian European powers, primarily in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries, aimed at reclaiming the Holy Land from Muslim control
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culminate
reach a climax or point of highest development.
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Deceptive
giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
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decipher
convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language.
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decree
an official order issued by a legal authority.
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deface
spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it.
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defect
spoil the surface or appearance of (something), for example by drawing or writing on it.
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deplore
feel or express strong disapproval of (something).
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deploy
move (troops or equipment) into position for military action.
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desist
cease; abstain.
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desolate
(of a place) deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness.
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deter
desolate
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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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dire
extremely serious or desperate; dreadful, terrible, or awful
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discern
perceive or recognize (something).
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disdain
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disgruntled
angry or dissatisfied.

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