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Key Vocabulary for Common Illnesses - Fever

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Key Vocabulary for Common Illnesses
fever
fever
[noun]

a condition when the body temperature rises, usually when we are sick

Ex: She developed a fever after being exposed to the virus .
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body
body
[noun]

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

Ex: The human body has many different organs, such as the heart, lungs, and liver.
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people
people
[noun]

a group of humans

Ex: The people gathered in the town square to celebrate the victory .
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to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something

Ex: He fought for better working conditions in the factory .
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germ
germ
[noun]

a small living organism that causes disease or infection

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sickness
sickness
[noun]

the state of being unwell

Ex: The village experienced a wave of sickness last month .
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tired
tired
[Adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: The toddler was too tired to finish his dinner .
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weak
weak
[Adjective]

not strong or vigorous in body or movement

Ex: She spoke in a weak voice that was barely audible .
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to hurt
to hurt
[Verb]

to feel pain in a part of the body

Ex: My ears hurt when the airplane was descending .
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to sweat
to sweat
[Verb]

to produce small drops of liquid on the surface of one's skin

Ex: The athletes were sweating heavily after the intense training session .
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a lot
a lot
[Adverb]

to a large degree

Ex: He's improved a lot since last season.
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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cold
cold
[Adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex: The ice cubes made the drink refreshingly cold.
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hot
hot
[Adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The soup was too hot to eat right away .
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to rest
to rest
[Verb]

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

Ex: The cat likes to find a sunny spot to rest and soak up the warmth .
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drink
drink
[noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: The menu featured a variety of drinks, from cocktails to soft drinks .
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

Ex: Drinking water frequently helps with dehydration.
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light
light
[Adjective]

(of food) low in sugar, fat, or other rich ingredients, which makes it easily digestible

Ex: He preferred light meals in the evening to ensure a good night 's sleep .
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soup
soup
[noun]

liquid food we make by cooking things like meat, fish, or vegetables in water

Ex: The soup was so delicious that I had two servings .
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: The athlete 's strong legs helped him run faster .
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to stay
to stay
[Verb]

to remain in a particular place

Ex: We were about to leave , but our friends convinced us to stay for a game of cards .
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better
better
[Adjective]

recovered from a physical or mental health problem completely or compared to the past

Ex: The fresh air made her feel instantly better.
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to spread
to spread
[Verb]

to cause something to reach or affect a larger area or group of people

Ex: The government is working to spread access to quality healthcare services to remote regions of the country .
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to keep
to keep
[Verb]

to make someone or something stay or remain in a specific state, position, or condition

Ex: They keep the fridge stocked with fresh ingredients .
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clean
clean
[Adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: The hotel room was clean and spotless .
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to wash
to wash
[Verb]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

Ex: We should wash the vegetables before cooking .
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

Ex: The bookshelf was used to cover the hole in the wall until repairs could be made .
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mouth
mouth
[noun]

our body part that we use for eating, speaking, and breathing

Ex: She opened her mouth wide to take a bite of the juicy apple .
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to cough
to cough
[Verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: When he began to cough during his speech , someone offered him a glass of water .
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to sneeze
to sneeze
[Verb]

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

Ex: Whenever I dust my house , I sneeze a lot .
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safe
safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .
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to go away

to vanish or cease to exist

Ex: The symptoms of the illness can go away with the right treatment .
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a few
a few
[determiner]

used to indicate a small number of items, people, or things

Ex: The teacher asked the students to complete a few exercises for homework .
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care
care
[noun]

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

Ex: The hospital provides compassionate care to all patients , ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met .
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to last
to last
[Verb]

to maintain presence over a period

Ex: Her excitement lasted only a few moments before she realized the reality of the situation .
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parent
parent
[noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: The parents took turns reading bedtime stories to their children every night .
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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It 's common to see tourists in the city during the summer .
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dangerous
dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

making someone feel well or showing good health

Ex: This smoothie is both delicious and healthy.
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habit
habit
[noun]

something that you regularly do almost without thinking about it, particularly one that is hard to give up or stop doing

Ex: She is in the habit of writing in her journal before going to bed .
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Key Vocabulary for Common Illnesses
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