occ Flashcards
(102 cards)
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contagious
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(of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another by direct or indirect contact.
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disease
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A particular quality, habit, or disposition regarded as adversely. affecting a person or group of people.
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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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immunize
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making (a person or animal) resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen, typical by vaccination.
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public health
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the branch of medicine dealing with public health, including hygiene, epidemiology, and disease prevention.
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immune system
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parts of body that work together to fight 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 item from harm
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symptom
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something wrong with your body that sows sick
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vaccine
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A subtance used to protect people from illness
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virus
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A tiny living thing that causes disease
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spread
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To move and affect a large area
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avoid
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to stay away from a person, place, or thing
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crisis
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A time of intense difficultly, trouble, or danger
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fatal
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causing death
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mystey
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Something that people can’t understand or explain
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overwhelm
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To take over and cause something to stop working
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contain
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to have or keep something
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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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expose
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to be put in a situation that is dangerous.
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rare
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Not often seen
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assign
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To send someone somewhere
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confirm
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To provide proof that something is true
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determine
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To figure out the answer
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accord
give or grant someone (power,status, or recognition)
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adept
very skilled or proficient at something.
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advocate
publicly recommended or support
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agile
able to move quickly and easily
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allot
give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.
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analogy
a thing Which is comparable to something else is significant.
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anarchy
a state of disorder due to absence or nonrecognition of authority or other controlling systems.
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antics
foolish, outrageous, or amusing behavior.
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apprehend
arrest (someone for a crime.
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assail
make or 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 extreme, 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
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
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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
help or benefit
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avid
characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit
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awry
away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss
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barter
exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.
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benign
gently and kind
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bizarre
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement.
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blase
unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.
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bonanza
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.
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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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citadel
a fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a 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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concept
an abstract idea; a general notion
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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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convey
transport or carry to a place.
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conventional
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.
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crucial
decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
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crusade
each of a series of medieval military expeditions made by Europeans to the Holy Land in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries.
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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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deploy
move (troops or equipment) into position for military action.
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discern
perceive or recognize (something).
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disgruntled
unhappy, annoyed, and disappointed about something
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doctrine
a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group
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durable
able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
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prevention
actions that stop something from happening
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antibodies
things the body makes to fight diseases
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bacteria
microscopic, single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles
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equipment
the process of supplying someone or something with items necessary 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 wa
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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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Heritage
property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
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hindrance
a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone.
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humane
having or showing compassion or benevolence.
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imperative
giving an authoritative command; peremptory.
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inaugurate
begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period
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incense
a gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces.
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indifferent
having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned.
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infinite
limitless or endless in space, extent, or size; impossible to measure or calculate.
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instill
gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude, especially a desirable one) in a person's mind.
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institute
an organization established for a specific purpose, often research or education.
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intervene
come between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events.
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intricate
very complicated or detailed
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inventive
(of a person) having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
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inventory
a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.
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irascible
having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
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jurisdiction
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
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legendary
something or someone of great fame, often associated with legends and stories
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liberal
willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.
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loll
sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
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lucrative
lounging, loll, or laze.
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luminous
full of or shedding light; bright or shining, especially in the dark.
