LMG Flashcards

(52 cards)

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challenge

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A call to engage in a contest, fight, or competition: a challenge to a duel.

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mindset

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A fixed mental attitude or disposition that predetermines a person’s responses to and interpretations of situations.

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effort

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The use of physical or mental energy to do something; exertion.

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focus

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The distinctness or clarity of an image rendered by an optical system.

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perservance

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persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

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strategy

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a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim.

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crucial

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decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

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

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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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imunize

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

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immune system

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the organs and processes of the body that provide resistance to infection and toxins. Organs include the thymus, bone marrow, and lymph nodes.

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infect

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affect (a person, animal, or plant) 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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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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avoid

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

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abet

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encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense.

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accord

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give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition).

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adept

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very skilled or proficient at something.

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advocate

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a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

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agile

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able to move quickly and easily.

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allot

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give or apportion (something) to someone as a share or task.

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aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
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amiss
not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
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analogy
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
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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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ardent
enthusiastic or passionate.
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articulate
(of a person or a person's words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
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assail
make a concerted or violent attack on.
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atrocity
an extremely 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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balmy
(of the weather) pleasantly warm.
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banter
the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
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currency
a system of money in general use in a particular country.
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circulation
movement to and fro or around something, especially that of fluid in a closed system.
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denomination
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church.
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financial
relating to finance.
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institution
a society or organization founded for a religious, educational, social, or similar purpose.
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service
the action of helping or doing work for someone.
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vendor
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street.
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evolve
develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
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issue
an important topic or problem for debate or discussion.
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cache
a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
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cite
quote (a passage, book, or author) as evidence for or justification of an argument or statement, especially in a scholarly work.
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glut
short for gluteus.
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vaccine
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overwhelm
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