Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• closer to home: Nearer to one's place of residence or origin.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• aside from
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in contrast to: Differing from something else
• in places: In some locations but not others
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• like no other: Unique; unparalleled; distinctly different from all others.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• urge: A strong desire for something
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• rational: Able to think clearly
• implement: To start to do something you plan to do
• quarantine: To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• rigorous: Very strict and often difficult; thorough
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
• proactive: Acting to head off anticipated future problems
• sanitation: Water systems that protect people's health
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
• steep: Very expensive
• censorship: Removing inappropriate material from books, films
• resolve: To make a decision to do something
• flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• constructive: Having positive effective results
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• usage: Amount something is used
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• prevalence: Fact of being widespread or common
• virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
• comply: To obey; follow a rule, another's wishes etc.
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• aggressively: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
• transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
• applaud: To clap the hands together to express support
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• implementation: A practical means for accomplishing something
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• tourist: Someone who travels to a place for pleasure
• accompany: To play music with someone
• sanitizer: (also hand sanitizer) A liquid for washing your hands in order to get rid of harmful bacteria from them
• transit: System of transportation, often in a city
• overlook: To look down on; be able to see from
• negativity: Tendency to deny or resist suggestions or commands
• misinformation: Information that is incorrect
• mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
• gouge: To scoop out usually aggressively
• hotline: Telephone line that gives direct, fast access