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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: A fever is one of the common symptoms of the flu. 
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body
body
[noun]

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

Ex: She enjoys yoga because it helps her connect with her body and find inner balance. 
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people
people
[noun]

a group of humans

Ex: It is important to listen to the voices of the people and address their concerns. 
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to fight
to fight
[Verb]

to make a strong and continuous effort to achieve something

Ex: She fought for equal opportunities in the workplace throughout her career. 
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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: He's been in bed for days with a bad sickness. 
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tired
tired
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After a long day at work, he felt extremely tired. 
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weak
weak
[Adjective]

not strong or vigorous in body or movement

Ex: After several days without food, he felt too weak to stand. 
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to hurt
to hurt
[Verb]

to feel pain in a part of the body

Ex: After the bee sting, the spot hurt for a few hours. 
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to sweat
to sweat
[Verb]

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

Ex: After a long run, he began to sweat profusely. 
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a lot
a lot
[Adverb]

to a large degree

Ex: Thanks a lot for helping me with the move. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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cold
cold
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I prefer to drink cold water on a hot day. 
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hot
hot
[Adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: I turned on the air conditioner because it was getting too hot inside. 
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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: After a long day at work, I like to rest on the couch and watch TV. 
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drink
drink
[noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: She poured herself a refreshing drink after a long day. 
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

Ex: Seeking therapy can help improve mental health. 
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light
light
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She chose a light dessert to complement her meal, avoiding heavy sweets. 
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soup
soup
[noun]

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

Ex: I always garnish my soup with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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to stay
to stay
[Verb]

to remain in a particular place

Ex: The weather is too unpredictable, so it's better to stay indoors. 
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better
better
[Adjective]

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

Ex: After using the medicine, I felt much 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 campaign spread its influence to neighboring cities. 
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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: She keeps her room tidy. 
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clean
clean
[Adjective]

not having any bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: He washed his hands to keep them clean. 
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to wash
to wash
[Verb]

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

Ex: I always wash my hands before eating. 
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

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

Ex: She used a blanket to cover the delicate furniture during the move. 
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mouth
mouth
[noun]

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

Ex: He chewed his food with his mouth closed, showing good manners. 
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to cough
to cough
[Verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Don't cough into your hand; it's better to use a tissue. 
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to sneeze
to sneeze
[Verb]

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

Ex: Don't forget to cover your mouth when you sneeze. 
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safe
safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: The children are quite safe here, playing under the watchful eye of their parents. 
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to go away

to vanish or cease to exist

Ex: The magician made the rabbit go away in a puff of smoke. 
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a few
a few
[determiner]

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

Ex: I have a few books to return to the library. 
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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 elderly residents of the nursing home received compassionate care from the dedicated staff members. 
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to last
to last
[Verb]

to maintain presence over a period

Ex: The concert lasts for two hours, showcasing the band's greatest hits. 
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parent
parent
[noun]

our mother or our father

Ex: As a single parent, she worked tirelessly to provide for her family and ensure their well-being. 
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common
common
[Adjective]

frequently found, happening, or seen

Ex: It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family. 
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dangerous
dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: Crossing the road without looking is dangerous. 
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

making someone feel well or showing good health

Ex: A good night's sleep is necessary for staying 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: Drinking water first thing in the morning is a healthy habit. 
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Key Vocabulary for Common Illnesses
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