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announcement | n: a public statement or declaration, often made in writing or through the media, that conveys important information or news | |
retiring | adj: withdrawing from a position or activity, or becoming more secluded or reserved | |
institute | n: an organization that has a specific purpose, particularly one dealing with science, education, or a particular profession; (verb) to initiate, introduce, or establish something | |
allergy | n: a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system, characterized by an exaggerated response to certain allergens, such as pollens, foods, and drugs | |
infectious | adj: able to be passed quickly from one person, animal, or plant to another, especially through air or water | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
pandemic | n: an outbreak of a disease that affects many people over a very wide area | |
misinterpretation | n: a mistake or error in understanding or explaining something; the act of interpreting incorrectly; an incorrect interpretation | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
fulminate | v: to criticize, condemn, or protest vehemently and loudly; to explode or detonate suddenly and violently | |
phase | n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development | |
outbreak | n: a sudden start of something, usually a disease or something dangerous or unpleasant | |
infection | n: a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms or viruses have entered the body | |
vaccinate | v: to treat with a vaccine, usually by injection, to produce immunity against a disease | |
unacceptably | adv: in a way that is not acceptable or satisfactory | |
semantics | n: the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning | |
definition | n: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
organization | n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
clarity | n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity | |
journal | n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
interpretation | n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious | |
widespread | adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
accelerate | v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
tunnel | n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars | |
interpret | v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc. | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
boost | v: to improve, raise, or increase something | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
lag | v: to move or develop so slowly that you are behind other people, organizations, etc. | |
implement | v: to put a decision, plan, or system into effect | |
vaccine | n: a substance that is put into the body and protects them from disease by causing them to produce antibodies (= proteins that attack harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.) | |
bivalent | adj: having two parts or aspects, especially when they are in opposition or contrast to each other | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
mRNA | n: (an abbreviation for messenger RNA) a single-stranded molecule of RNA that corresponds to the genetic sequence of a gene, and is read by a ribosome in the process of synthesizing a protein | |
booster | n: something or someone that supports, promotes, or enhances; a device or substance that improves the performance or effectiveness of something | |
terminology | n: the special words or phrases that are used within a particular field or subject; the language or jargon of a particular group or profession | |
infect | v: to affect a person, an animal, or a plant with a disease-causing organism | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
severe | adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous | |
outcome | n: the result or effect of an action, event, etc. | |
elderly | adj: (a polite word for) old | |
prone | adj: inclined or likely to do something or to show a particular characteristic, especially something bad; lying face downward | |
severity | n: the quality or condition of being severe, strict, or harsh | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
precaution | n: a measure taken in advance to prevent harm, danger, or injury; foresightfulness | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
congregate | v: to come together or gather in a group or assembly; to collect or accumulate in a particular place or area | |
indoor | adj: located, happened, or used inside a building | |
mask | v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it | |
prolong | v: to extend the duration or length of something, particularly a period of time or an event | |
gear | n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose | |
consecutive | adj: following in a sequence or order without interruption or break; occurring one after another | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
monkeypox | n: a viral disease that causes fever, rash, and swelling of lymph nodes and can be spread from animals to humans | |
emerging | adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
interface | n: (computer science) a program that controls a display for the user and that allows the user to interact with the system; (chemistry) a surface forming a common boundary between two things | |
intrude | v: to enter or to be present in a place or situation where one is not wanted or allowed; to interrupt or disturb someone or something | |
climate | n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period | |
uninhabited | adj: not able to be lived in by humans or animals; devoid of human or animal life | |
influenza | n: (formal for flu) a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever, severe aching, and catarrh and often occurs in epidemics | |
harbor | n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession | |
fowl | n: birds that are kept for their meat or eggs, particularly domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys | |
environment | n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live | |
swine | n: a domestic pig, especially one bred for its meat | |
combination | n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities | |
endeavor | v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective | |
epidemic | n: the widespread outbreak of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
contribution | n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
dynamic | adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies) | |
pathogen | n: a bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
modest | adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions | |
aerosol | n: a substance enclosed under pressure and released as a fine spray, typically one used for medical purposes or cosmetic application | |
droplet | n: a small drop of liquid | |
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 | |
symptom | n: any sensation or change in body or mind that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
concept | n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract | |
variant | n: something that is slightly different from others of the same type | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
flexible | adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily | |
modify | v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose | |
flip | v: to turn over into a different position quickly; to throw or toss with a light motion | |
constantly | adv: all the time | |
regret | v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do | |
provider | n: a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something needed or wanted | |
hoard | v: to collect money, valuables, etc., for future use secretly; (noun) a secret store or collection of money, valuables, etc., for future use | |
acquisition | n: the act of getting something, usually through purchase, negotiation, or effort | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
detectable | adj: capable of being discovered or identified | |
radar | n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
reluctance | n: a feeling of unwillingness or hesitation, especially when faced with a decision or undertaking | |
broad | adj: very wide; general | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
societal | adj: relating to society or social relationships | |
immune | adj: protected against a particular disease or toxin due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells | |
unprepared | adj: not properly or adequately prepared; lacking preparation; not ready | |
evaluate | v: to assess or estimate the quality, significance, quantity, or value of something | |
execution | n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
divisiveness | n: the quality or state of causing separation or division, typically by promoting conflict or disagreement between groups of people | |
ideology | n: a set of beliefs or philosophies that an economic or political system is based on | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
countermeasure | n: an action taken to counter or offset another action | |
quarantine | n: a state of isolation imposed on people or animals to prevent the spread of disease | |
demography | n: the study of the statistics of human populations, such as size, growth, density, distribution, and vital statistics | |
regard | v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way | |
uniform | adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
polar | adj: relating to, or close to, the North or South Pole; characterized by complete opposites | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
resignation | n: an act of giving up or resigning from a job or office | |
arrest | v: to take into custody | |
spectrum | n: an ordered array of colors into which a light beam can be split | |
unfortunate | adj: having bad luck or fortune; unlucky | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
emergency | n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action | |
inherent | adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute | |
physician | n: a medical doctor who practices medicine | |
visible | adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
hassle | n: something inconvenient, annoying, or troublesome; a difficult or irritating experience or situation | |
harass | v: to annoy, torment, or pester persistently; to subject someone to repeated or chronic attacks or unwelcome attention | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
principle | n: a fundamental law or truth that explains or controls how something happens or works | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
ascribe | v: to attribute something to a particular cause or source | |
upbringing | n: the conditions and experiences in which a child is cared for and taught, especially in relation to their moral and social development | |
horrify | v: to shock or disgust greatly | |
unwind | v: to relax and release tension, often by engaging in leisure activities or by simply resting; to reverse the winding or twisting of something | |
preposterous | adj: absurd, ridiculous, or contrary to reason or common sense | |
diffuse | adj: spread out widely; not concentrated in one place | |
distinguished | adj: (used of persons or their work) standing above others in quality, attainment, or reputation | |
classic | adj: judged or deserving to be regarded as one of the best or most important of its kind over a period of time; of a well-known type | |
rewire | v: to replace or repair the wiring of something, especially an electrical system; to make significant changes in one’s thoughts or behavior patterns | |
intention | n: something you want to do and are going to do | |
enthusiasm | n: a strong feeling of excitement and interest in a particular subject or cause and an eagerness to become involved in it | |
privilege | n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
inspiring | adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
would-be | adj: indicating a person who aspires or attempts to be something but has not yet achieved that status or position | |
arena | n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events | |
ultimate | adj: furthest or highest in degree or order | |
replace | v: to take the place of something | |
consistent | adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc. | |
distracted | adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried | |
peripheral | adj: relating to, located on or near, or constituting an outer boundary or edge; not central or essential | |
disinformation | n: false or misleading information that is spread deliberately, usually with the intent to deceive or manipulate public opinion | |
misinformation | n: information that is false or inaccurate, or the act of giving wrong information, especially deliberately | |
laser | n: a device that emits powerful and narrow light that can be used as a tool to cut metal through a process of optical amplification | |
beam | n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source | |
definitely | adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly | |
curator | n: a person whose job is to manage the objects or artworks in a museum, art gallery, etc. | |
pivot | n: a change in direction or focus, especially in a business or political strategy; a fixed point that supports something that turns or balances | |
treatment | n: the way in which someone deals with or behaves towards someone or something; medical care provided to a patient for an injury or illness. | |
pipeline | n: a very long large tube that is usually underground and is used for carrying liquid or gas for long distances | |
phenomenal | adj: extremely good or impressive; outstanding | |
discipline | n: the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using and punishments if these are broken; a region of activity, knowledge, or influence | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
brand | n: a type of product, service, etc., made by a particular company and sold under a specific name; identification mark on the skin of livestock, criminals, etc., made by burning | |
frontier | n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line | |
medical | adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine | |
invest | v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
unimaginable | adj: beyond what can be imagined or conceived; impossible to comprehend or envision | |
optimism | n: a feeling or the belief that good things will happen, or the quality of being full of hope and emphasizing the positive aspects of a situation | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
limitless | adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite | |
antedate | v: to precede in time; to assign an earlier date to something than when it actually occurred; to predate | |
optimistic | adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
intern | v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria | |
denial | n: a statement that something is not true or does not exist | |
conspiracy | n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal | |
astound | v: to surprise or shock someone with wonder very much | |
chip | n: a small fragment of something broken off from the whole; a long and thin piece of potato fried in oil or fat | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
weird | adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain | |
mangle | v: to damage or alter something by twisting, crushing, or pressing it out of shape | |
barn | n: a large farm building used for storage of crops or housing livestock | |
halfway | adj: in or at a point midway or an equal distance between two points | |
proactive | adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity. | |
enthusiastic | adj: having or showing great excitement, interest, or eagerness; energetic or passionate about something | |
metaphor | n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity | |
spreader | n: a person or thing that spreads something, such as a disease, rumor, or substance | |
contributor | n: a person or thing that adds to the achievement, production, or growth of something (such as a project, organization, or publication); a donor or benefactor |