MRJ Flashcards
(100 cards)
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contagious
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capable of being transmitted by bodily contact with an infected person or object:
contagious diseases.
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disease
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decomposition of a material under special circumstances:
tin disease.
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epidemic
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widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
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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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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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Parts of cells that work together to fight an disease
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infect
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To make someone sick
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protect
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to keep a person or an item safe from illness
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symptom
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Something wrong with your body that’s shows signs or getting sick.
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vaccine
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a substance used to protect people from getting sick.
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virus
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A tiny living thing that causes a disease
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spread
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To move and affect a long area
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avoid
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TO story away from a person place or thing
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crisis
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a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
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fatal
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To cause death
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overwhelm
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To take over and cause something to stop working.
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mystery
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Something that people can’t 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 within
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expose
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to publicly reveal that they are dishonest or bad in some way.
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rare
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coming or occurring far apart in time; unusual; uncommon
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assign
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to give a task, duty, or responsibility to someone, or to designate something for a specific purpose.
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confirm
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establish the truth
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determine
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Decide
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determine
to find out or come to a decision about by investigation, reasoning, or calculation.
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inundate
Her office was inundated with requests for tickets
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irate
feeling or characterized by great anger.
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lavish
sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.
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legacy
an amount of money or property left to someone in a will.
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lethal
sufficient to cause death
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loath
reluctant; unwilling.
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lurk
to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively.
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mirth
amusement, especially as expressed in laughter.
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quench
to put out, extinguish, or satisfy, typically used for thirst, fire, or desires.
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maul
beating and scratching.
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mellow
calm, relaxed, easygoing, and pleasant.
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mull
think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length.
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toxic
poisonous
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pelt
an animal's skin, fur and all.
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perjury
lying
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wary
cautious and watchful, especially when suspecting danger or deception.
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random
made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision.
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recede
to move or withdraw back or away, or to become less clear or bright.
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rant
To speak or write in a loud, uncontrolled, and often angry or emotional way, expressing strong opinions or complaints.
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prior
Existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time, or taking precedence (as in importance).
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preview
Seeing or showing something before it is officially released or available to the public, or a brief sample or introduction to something.
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yearn
To have a strong, often passionate or wistful, desire or longing for something, or to feel tenderness or compassion.
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akin
Similar or related, often in a general way, or having a close connection.
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ajar
Slightly open, particularly referring to a door or window, but not fully open or closed.
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abode
A place where someone lives, a residence, dwelling, or home.
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prevention
Actions that stop something from happening.
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prevention
the action of stopping something from happening or arising.
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antibodies
proteins that protect you when an unwanted substance enters your body.
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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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equipment
the necessary items for a particular purpose.
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microbes
a microorganism, especially a bacterium causing disease or fermentation
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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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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
to look at something carefully and thoroughly, often with the goal of discovering something about it, finding problems, or testing its condition.
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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
make or manufacture from components or raw materials.
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encourage
give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
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trickle
(of a liquid) flow in a small stream.
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intensified
become or make more intense.
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magnetic
exhibiting or relating to magnetism.
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magnitude
the great size or extent of something.
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maternal
relating to a mother, especially during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.
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momentum
the quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity.
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mortify
cause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated.
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mull
think about (a fact, proposal, or request) deeply and at length
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murky
dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.
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saga
a long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic.
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sham
a thing that is not what it is purported to be
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sequel
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one.
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shirk
avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility).
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snare
a trap for catching birds or animals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord.
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species
a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. The species is the principal natural taxonomic unit, ranking below a genus and denoted by a Latin binomial, e.g. Homo sapiens.
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status
the relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something.
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stodgy
dull and uninspired.
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subtle
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
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sullen
bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy.
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tamper
interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
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toxic
poisonous.
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throb
beat or sound with a strong, regular rhythm; pulsate steadily
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pamper
indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil.
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pelt
attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them.
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pending
awaiting decision or settlement.
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wary
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
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whim
a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.
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wince
give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.
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upright
(of a person) sitting or standing with the back straight.
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urgent
(of a state or situation) requiring immediate action or attention.
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utmost
most extreme; greatest.
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random
made, done, happening, or chosen without method or conscious decision.
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rant
speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way.
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recede
go or move back or further away from a previous position.
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perjury
the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.
