Ebola – External Quiz

What is the meaning of the word endogenous?

Found or coming from within something, for example a system or a person's body or mind

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

After facing economic hardships in their home country, the family decided to emigrate to pursue better opportunities and a higher quality of life in a new nation.

To leave a country permanently and go to live in another one

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

The epidemiologist studied the outbreak to determine the source and spread of the infectious disease within the community.

Someone who studies diseases and how they are found, spread, and controlled in groups of people

Which word has a similar meaning to the word “uncovering”?

Exposure

What is the meaning of euphemism?

The substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant

What word meaning “removal” best fits in the sentence?

The surgical procedure involved the careful ________ of damaged organs to ensure precise removal and subsequent replacement with healthy ones.

Evisceration

What word meaning “exceeding what is normal” best fits in the sentence?

He purchased an_______ of items during the sale, filling his cart to the brim.

Excess

What word meaning “a very serious disease with fever and bleeding” best fits in the sentence?

_______, a highly contagious and deadly virus, caused a major outbreak in West Africa, leading to a public health crisis and international efforts to contain its spread.

Ebola

Which word has a similar meaning to the word “accelerate”?

Expedite

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

She showed great empathy towards her friend, understanding and sharing in her feelings during a difficult time.

The action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another

Which word has a similar meaning to the word “balanced”?

Equilibrium

What is the meaning of the word etiology?

The cause of a disease or abnormal condition

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

He had a persistent case of eczema, causing red and itchy patches to develop on his skin.

A skin condition in which areas of the skin become red, rough, and sore and make you want to rub them

What word meaning “extremely bad” best fits in the sentence?

The error in the report was so ________ that it significantly impacted the credibility of the entire project.

Egregious

Which word has a similar meaning to the word “lengthening”?

Extension

Which word has a similar meaning to the word “outside”?

External

What word meaning “obstruction of an artery” best fits in the sentence?

The patient experienced a sudden ________, resulting in a blockage of blood flow to the lungs.

Embolism

Which word has a similar meaning to the word “fleeting”?

Ephemeral

Which word has a similar meaning to “an act or practice of causing death painlessly, so as to end suffering: advocated by some as a way to deal with persons dying of incurable, painful diseases?”

Euthanasia

What is the meaning of the word expiate?

To admit you did something that was a sin or something you feel guilty about and to pay a penalty

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

The government is implementing a comprehensive plan to eradicate the invasive species from the fragile ecosystem.

To get rid of something completely or to destroy something bad

What is the meaning of echelon?

A level of command, authority, or rank

What is the meaning of the word enigmatic?

Someone or something that is mysterious and impossible to understand completely.

What word meaning “forced to leave” best fits in the sentence?

The landlord had to ________ the tenant due to consistent failure to pay rent on time and violating the terms of the lease agreement.

Evict

Which word has a similar meaning to the word “increase”?

Expanding

Which word has a similar meaning to the word “external”?

Exogenous

What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence?

The efficacy of the new drug was demonstrated through a significant reduction in symptoms for the majority of patients in the clinical trial.

The ability to produce intended results

What word meaning “causes vomit” best fits in the sentence?

The substance was known to be ______ and was used to induce vomiting in cases of accidental poisoning.

Emetic

What word meaning “with maximum productivity and minimum effort” best fits in the sentence?

She managed her time _______ and completed the project ahead of schedule.

Efficiently

Which word has a similar meaning to the word “raise”?

Elevate

What is the meaning of expectorate?

To eject or expel matter, as phlegm, from the throat or lungs by coughing or hawking and spitting

What word meaning “increase the severity” best fits in the sentence?

The lack of rainfall served to __________ the drought conditions in the already parched region.

Exacerbate

Which word has a similar meaning to “to plead with, especially in order to persuade?”

Entreat