Patient Zero Chapter 4 Flashcards

Study Notes

Vocabulary Terms from Chapter 4

Commotion: Refers to a noisy state of confusion and disorder, often involving chaos or disturbance in an environment.
Sterilizing: The process of eliminating all forms of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms to ensure an environment is germ-free.
Fugitive: An individual who is in flight from law enforcement or seeking to escape from a situation; often used in contexts involving criminal activity or persecution.
Bureau: A designated office or department within an organization that is responsible for specific tasks, functions, or administrative duties.
Desolate: Describes a state of extreme loneliness or hopelessness, often conveying a sense of abandonment or emptiness.
Laundress: A professional who specializes in washing and caring for clothes, historically a common occupation, especially in domestic settings.
Inevitably: Indicates that an event is bound to occur; something that is unavoidable or certain to happen.
Elude: To escape from or avoid detection or capture; often involves cleverness or skill to evade.
Mandatory: A term indicating something that is required or compulsory, leaving no option or choice to disregard it.
Mutating: The act of changing or transforming; commonly associated with genetic alterations in organisms, particularly in discussions of viruses or disease.

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Test your vocabulary skills with these flashcards from Chapter 4 of Patient Zero. Each card presents a word along with its definition, helping you to enhance your understanding of the text. Perfect for students looking to deepen their knowledge of key terms.