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Word	Meaning	Advanced
credential	v: to provide someone with certification or verification of their qualifications, usually in a particular field or profession; (noun) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
coronavirus	n: a large family of viruses that can cause illness in humans and animals, which name comes from the crown-like spikes on the surface of the virus, which can be seen under a microscope, and COVID-19 is caused by a specific type of coronavirus known as SARS-CoV-2
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
journalism	n: the profession or activity of writing or reporting news for publication or broadcast
biosecurity	n: a set of measures and protocols designed to protect against the risks associated with the intentional or accidental release of biological agents, such as viruses or bacteria that could cause harm to humans, animals, or plants
outlet	n: a means of release or expression, often for emotions or energy; a place of business that sells goods directly to customers; a device or opening through which something can flow out
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
epidemiology	n: the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events, including diseases, in specified populations, and the application of this study to the control of health problems
evaluate	v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something
transmission	n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
facility	n: a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
avian	adj: relating to or characteristic of birds
influenza	n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
nurse	n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
disease	n: a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often characterized by specific symptoms or abnormal functioning of organs or systems
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
random	adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern
rant	v: to talk or complain in a loud, angry, or intense manner, often for an extended period of time, usually about something that one feels strongly about
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
subset	n: a set of things that are contained within another larger set; a portion or division of a group or category
virus	n: a tiny infectious organic material that causes disease in people, animals, and plants
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
spike	n: a narrow, thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, etc.; a sudden large increase in the magnitude or concentration of something
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
corona	n: a crown-shaped structure, often referring to the outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere; a family of viruses known as coronaviruses; a halo or aura around a celestial body; a circular pattern or shape
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
acute	adj: extremely sharp or severe
respiratory	adj: relating to the organs and processes involved in breathing, such as the lungs and the act of inhaling and exhaling air
syndrome	n: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and are characteristic of a particular condition or disorder
lung	n: either of the two organs in the chest that people and some animals use for breathing
puke	v: to vomit or eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to feel or experience extreme disgust or hatred
eyeball	n: the round part of the eye of a vertebrate that is usually inside the head and, therefore, cannot be seen
hemorrhage	n: profuse bleeding, often caused by a ruptured vessel
symptom	n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
cough	v: to expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often as a reaction to irritation, illness, or some other physical condition; (noun) a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound
viral	adj: relating to or caused by a virus
pneumonia	n: an infection or inflammation of the lungs, typically caused by bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms
outbreak	n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
provider	n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted
registration	n: the process of recording or enrolling for a particular course or event; the action or process of officially recording or enrolling something, such as a name or trademark
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
zoonotic	adj: relating to a zoonosis, which is a disease or infection that can be transmitted from animals to humans
transmit	v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
abolish	v: to do away with completely; to put an end to
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
poultry	n: domesticated birds kept by humans for their eggs, meat, or feathers
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
epidemic	n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
hospitable	adj: friendly and generous to visitors or guests
bacteria	n: single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms that exist in large numbers in the air, water, and soil, and also in living and dead creatures and plants, and are often a cause of disease
plow	n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops
ranching	n: the practice of raising livestock, typically cattle or sheep, on large areas of land, often referred to as ranches, for meat, wool, or other products
bush	n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
extinction	n: the complete disappearance of a species from the earth
wildlife	n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions
knack	n: a special talent or ability that comes naturally or with practice, particularly in a specific area or field; a clever or shrewd way of doing something
infect	v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism
quarantine	n: a state of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease
restriction	n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
instantly	adv: immediately
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
evade	v: to escape from or avoid meeting someone or something
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
protocol	n: a set of rules or procedures for transmitting data or conducting a process or activity, especially in computer networks or scientific experiments; the initial or original version of an agreement
afford	v: to have enough money or time to be able to buy or do something
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
conceal	v: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered
trigger	v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function
evasion	n: the act of avoiding or escaping from someone or something, such as an opponent, a pursuer, or an unpleasant situation
honesty	n: the quality of being truthful, sincere, and morally upright; adherence to moral and ethical principles
haul	v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort
core	n: the most essential or fundamental part of something
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
infectious	adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
criticism	n: the act of analyzing, evaluating, or judging something, especially literary or artistic work, to find fault with it or to offer suggestions for improvement; the expression of disapproval or censure
democracy	n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so
republic	n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
contagious	adj: able to be passed on to others through contact or proximity, especially by infection or disease
implement	v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect
infection	n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
inequity	n: a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair or unequal situation or practice
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
lean	adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
equip	v: to provide a person or a place with the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
lag	v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc.
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
stockpile	n: a large quantity or reserve of goods or materials that are accumulated and stored for future use, often used for emergency or contingency purposes; (verb) to accumulate or gather a large quantity of something, usually for future use or as a reserve
cruise	n: a voyage on a large ship for pleasure; driving or traveling at a leisurely pace
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
incident	n: an event or occurrence, often unexpected or unplanned; something that happens
xenophobia	n: extreme fear or hatred of people from other countries
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
depress	v: to make someone feel sad, low in spirits, or without hope; to make markets, businesses, etc., less active
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
disgust	n: a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval
cue	n: a signal, gesture, or action that provides information or direction for someone else to act or respond; a reminder or prompt for someone to do something
routine	n: a usual or habitual way of doing things; a set sequence of steps, part of a larger computer program
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
sanitize	v: to clean or disinfect something to make it safe or hygienic; to remove potentially harmful or sensitive information from a document or communication
unwashed	adj: not cleaned or purified; untidy or unkempt in appearance or manner; lacking in refinement or sophistication
rub	v: to move one’s hand or an object over the surface of something with pressure
fingernail	n: the hard, slightly curved part that covers the outer tip of each finger
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
gross	adj: being the total amount of something before any deductions; obese and ugly or unpleasant
sneeze	v: to make a sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth, usually due to irritation caused by the presence of dust, pollen, or other irritants
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
diagnose	v: to determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a careful analysis
smoker	n: a person who smokes tobacco regularly, or a device used for smoking
quitter	n: a person who gives up easily or does not have the determination to finish what they have started
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
scary	adj: causing fear or fright; frightening; intimidating
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
agoraphobia	n: an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of open or public spaces, often resulting in avoidance of situations or places that trigger these fears
authoritarian	adj: characterized by strict, absolute control and obedience to authority or rules; dictatorial and lacking in personal freedoms or individual rights
oversimplify	v: to describe or explain something in a way that is too simple and no longer holds true
fury	n: intense and often violent anger
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
infrastructure	n: the basic systems, services, or features that are necessary for an organization or country, such as transport and power supplies
surveillance	n: the act of carefully monitoring a person suspected of a crime or a place where a crime may be committed or expected
strengthen	v: to become stronger or more effective; to make someone or something stronger or more effective
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
equity	n: the value of the shares issued by a company
self-interest	n: the fact or action of only considering their own interests and of not caring about others