Vocabulary

• false positive: A test result which incorrectly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is present.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• by the numbers: In a methodical, step-by-step manner; according to a strict procedure.
• compared with: In relation to
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• go away: To go on vacation
• lead to: To result in some action
• at least: As a minimum
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• shelf life: The length of time for which an item remains usable, fit for consumption, or saleable.
• in terms of
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• mix up: To put various things together so they become one
• red herring: Something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• commodity: Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
• surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• diarrhea: Frequent and watery bowel movements
• retail: Business of selling products to the public
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• illness: Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
• contain: To keep something from spreading
• sanitation: Water systems that protect people's health
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
• reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
• patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• resemble: To be similar to in looks or manner
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• investigation: Search for information about something
• humidity: Amount of moisture in the air in a particular area
• recall: (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
• public: Owned by the government
• parasite: Small animal or plant living off a bigger one
• fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
• contaminate: To make impure by adding a harmful element
• prescribe: (Of doctors) to say what medicine should be taken
• laboratory: A place to do scientific experiments
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• shred: To tear or rip up something to small pieces
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• contamination: Being impure because of a harmful agent
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• cilantro: Herb used in Asian cooking; coriander
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
• iceberg: Very large mass of floating ice in the sea
• datum: Item of factual information
• lab: Short for 'laboratory'
• taco: Tortilla rolled cupped around a filling
• borne: To give birth to a child; to produce fruit