Vocabulary from Fever 1793

What does the word 'epidemic' mean?

• A natural disaster that impacts the environment.

• A type of medicine used to treat diseases.

• A long-term health condition affecting a small group.

• A sudden outbreak of disease affecting many individuals in a community.

Provide a synonym for 'quarantine'.

• isolation

• liberation

• detention

• freedom

What is the antonym of 'contagious'?

• non-contagious

• infectious

• spreadable

• transmissible

Use the word 'pestilence' in a sentence.

• He enjoyed reading about pestilence in his free time.

• The pestilence was a popular dance in the 1920s.

• The pestilence was a beautiful flower in the garden.

• The village was devastated by the pestilence that swept through, leaving many families in mourning.

What does the prefix 'pre-' mean in the word 'premonition'?

• later

• after

• during

• before

Identify the suffix in the word 'sickness' and explain its meaning.

• -ness

• -ing

• -ful

• -ly

What is the relationship between 'fever' and 'temperature'?

• Temperature has no relation to fever.

• Fever is a type of temperature measurement.

• Fever is a low body temperature.

• Fever is an elevated body temperature.

Define the term 'inoculation' as used in the context of disease prevention.

• Inoculation is the process of diagnosing diseases.

• Inoculation refers to the use of antibiotics to treat infections.

• Inoculation is the act of isolating a patient with a contagious disease.

• Inoculation is the introduction of a vaccine to stimulate immunity against disease.

What does 'resilience' mean in relation to overcoming illness?

• The tendency to avoid medical treatment.

• The ability to adapt and recover from illness.

• The ability to ignore symptoms of illness.

• The process of becoming ill more frequently.

Provide an example of how 'plague' can be used in a historical context.

• The Great Plague of London in 1665, which had minimal impact.

• The Spanish Flu outbreak in 1918, which was not a plague.

• The Black Death in the 14th century, which killed millions in Europe.

• The introduction of antibiotics in the 20th century, which eradicated all plagues.