The Run Series - Key Terms

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plague

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a widespread disease affecting a large population, which is the central theme of "The Run" series

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infected

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someone who has contracted the disease

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quarantine

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isolation to prevent the spread of disease

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contaminated

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polluted or made unsafe by the presence of something harmful

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scavenging

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searching for useful items in abandoned places

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rationing

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distributing food in limited quantities

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desperate

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feeling a strong need or urgency due to a difficult situation

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survivor

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someone who has lived through a dangerous or difficult situation

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refugee

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a person forced to leave their home due to conflict or disaster

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outbreak

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a sudden increase in the occurrence of a disease