Vocabulary Words

commence

to begin, to start

precedent

an earlier event or action that sets a standard for future events

epidemic

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

pandemic

Disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a very high proportion of the population.

abundance

a very large quantity of something

plethora

excess; overabundance

cease

to stop; to come or bring to an end

seize

take hold of suddenly and forcibly

acquaint

to make familiar

acquaintance

A person known to one, but usually not a close friend

tactile

relating to the sense of touch

optimistic

hopeful, cheerful

pessimistic

expecting the worst possible outcome

seldom

not often; rarely

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