In this lesson, you'll improve your English vocabulary by exploring the mysterious and true story behind a Hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Follow along as we break down essential medical and environmental terms to help you master complex topics with ease.✅ 50% OFF the Breaking News Decoder Course https://brent-watson-s-school.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-breaking-news-decoder?coupon_code=LAUNCH501. CruiseDefinition: A vacation spent traveling on a large ship that visits several different places.Example: We decided to go on a cruise to the Caribbean for our summer vacation.2. DockedDefinition: When a ship stays in a port or at a pier so people can get on or off.Example: The ship docked at 8:00 AM, and the passengers went into the city to explore.3. RevokingDefinition: To officially take back a rule, a law, or a person’s right to do something.Example: The city is revoking the company's permit because they did not follow the safety rules.4. DisembarkDefinition: To get off a ship, airplane, or bus at the end of a journey.Example: Please make sure you have all your bags before you disembark the plane.5. ExoticDefinition: Something that seems unusual and exciting because it comes from a distant, foreign country.Example: The market was full of exotic fruits that I had never seen before.6. CulminatingDefinition: Reaching a final result or the highest point after a long process or series of events.Example: The three-day music festival ended with a culminating performance by a famous band.7. HantavirusDefinition: A serious disease that humans can get from being near certain types of mice and rats.Example: Health officials warned hikers about Hantavirus after finding mice in the old cabin.8. RareDefinition: Not happening very often; something that is unusual or hard to find.Example: It is very rare to see a blue whale in this part of the ocean.9. RespiratoryDefinition: Relating to the process of breathing or the organs (like the lungs) used for breathing.Example: If you have a respiratory infection, you might have a hard time breathing or a bad cough.10. InfectedDefinition: Containing germs, bacteria, or a virus that causes a disease or illness.Example: He had to go to the doctor because his finger became infected after he cut it.11. RodentDefinition: A group of small mammals with sharp front teeth, such as mice, rats, or squirrels.Example: A mouse is a common rodent that sometimes hides in people's basements during the winter.12. DroppingsDefinition: Solid waste (poop) produced by animals or birds.Example: We knew there were birds in the garage because we saw droppings on the floor.13. UrineDefinition: The liquid waste that leaves the body (pee).Example: Animals use urine to mark their territory and let other animals know they are there.14. SalivaDefinition: The natural liquid in your mouth that helps you swallow and digest food.Example: My mouth was full of saliva when I smelled the fresh pizza in the oven.15. EvacuateDefinition: To move people out of a dangerous place to a safe location.Example: The fire department told everyone to evacuate the building immediately.16. SymptomsDefinition: Changes in your body that show you are sick, such as a fever, a headache, or a cough.Example: A sore throat and a runny nose are common symptoms of a cold.17. RiskDefinition: The possibility that something bad or dangerous might happen.Example: There is a risk of slipping if you run on the wet floor near the pool.18. Play it safeDefinition: An idiom that means to be careful and avoid taking any unnecessary risks.Example: I think it might rain later, so I’m going to play it safe and bring an umbrella.19. CautiousDefinition: Taking great care to avoid possible danger or mistakes.Example: You should be very cautious when walking across a busy street at night.
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