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contagious

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spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.

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disease

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a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that has a known cause and a distinctive group of symptoms, signs, or anatomical changes.

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immunize

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make (a person or animal) resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically by vaccination.

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epidemic

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a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

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public health

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the health of the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support.

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immune system

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a complex network of organs, cells, and proteins that protects the body from infections, diseases, and other harmful substances.

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infect

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affect (a person, organism, cell, etc.) with a disease-causing organism.

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protect

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keep safe from harm or injury.

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symptom

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a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

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vaccine

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a substance used to stimulate immunity to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typically prepared from an inactivated or weakened form of the causative agent or from its constituents or products.

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virus

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an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.

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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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crisis

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a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.

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avoid

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keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something).

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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 that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

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invaders

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a person or group that invades a country, region, or other place.

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contain

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have or hold (someone or something) within.

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assign

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allocate (a job or duty).

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expose

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make (something) visible by uncovering it.

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rare

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(of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.

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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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Eccentric
(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.
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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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Embargo
an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
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Embark
go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
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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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Epoch
a period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
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Era
a period of time beginning with some special date or event.
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Eventual
occurring at the end of or as a result of a series of events; final; ultimate.
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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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Excruciating
intensely painful.
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Exempifly
be a typical example of.
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Exotic
originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
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Facilliate
make (an action or process) easy or easier.
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Fallacy
a mistaken belief, especially one based on unsound argument.
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Fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
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Feasible
possible to do easily or conveniently.
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Fend
look after and provide for oneself, without any help from others.
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Ferret
a domesticated polecat kept as a pet or used, especially in Europe, for catching rabbits. It is typically albino or brown.
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Flair
a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well.
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Flustered
agitated or confused.
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Foreboding
fearful apprehension; a feeling that something bad will happen.
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treat
behave toward or deal with in a certain way.
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precaution
a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening.
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microbes
a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation.
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equipment
the necessary items for a particular purpose.
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bacteria
a member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus, including some that can cause disease.
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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, such as bacteria, viruses, and foreign substances in the blood.
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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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Abundant
A plentiful supply; more than enough
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Adaptable
Able to adjust to new conditions.
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Affable
Friendly, pleasant, and approachable.
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Aggravate
To make a problem worse.
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Allege
To assert or claim that someone has done something wrong.
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Allude
To refer to something indirectly.
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Aloof
Distant, unfriendly, or uninterested.
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Ambitious
Having a strong desire for success or achievement.
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Anxious
Feeling or showing worry or nervousness.
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Apathetic
Showing little interest or concern.
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Audacious
Daring, adventurous, or willing to take risks.
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Authentic
Genuine; real.
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Believable
Able to be believed or accepted as true.
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Benign
Kind and gentle; not harmful.
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Calm
Quiet, peaceful, and undisturbed.
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Capable
Having the ability to do something well.
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Cautious
Very careful to avoid danger or mistakes.
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Clever
Smart and quick to understand things.
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Commitment
A promise or agreement to do something.
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Competent
Having the necessary abilities, knowledge, or qualifications.
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Concise
Using few words to express ideas clearly and precisely.
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Confused
Not understanding something, or not knowing what to do.
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Considerate
Thinking about and caring for other people.
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Controversial
Causing argument or disagreement.
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Courageous
Having or showing courage.
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Critical
Expressing adverse criticism or judgment.
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Curious
Wanting to know or learn about something.
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Dedicated
Devoted to a particular person, thing, or purpose.
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Dependable
Reliable; someone you can trust.
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Desire
A strong wish or longing.
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Dignified
Having or showing a dignified manner; calm and self-controlled.
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energetic
showing or involving great activity or vitality.
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embellish
make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.
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elusive
difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
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improvise
create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.
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imperturbable
unable to be upset or excited; calm.
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immerse
dip or submerge in a liquid.
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illuminate
make (something) visible or bright by shining light on it; light up.
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fanfare
a short ceremonial tune or flourish played on brass instruments, typically to introduce something or someone important.
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aversion
a strong dislike or disinclination.
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astute
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Abate
Become less in amount or intensity
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assimilate
Become like ones enviorment
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Concede
Admit or acknowledge, often reluctantly
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Dissipate
To disperse or fade away
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erratic
Unpredictable or unusual
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