Staying Alive (A)
close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact
approximate
uncomplicated and easy to understand
straightforward
find or regain possession of (something stolen or lost)
recover
the number of deaths in a certain period of time or in a certain place
mortality
a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc.,
thesis
make up for (something unwelcome or unpleasant) by exerting an opposite force or effect
compensate
(especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough
radical
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
layer
a substance that is given to people to protect them against a particular disease
vaccine
a sentence which expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs
topic sentence
a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority
hierarchy
cut off the electrical or other connection to (something, especially a part of a supply network)
isolate
based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
empirical
to protect someone against a disease by giving a vaccine
immunize
This is where we expect to find your pro/con argument statements in the essay.
topic sentences
the way something turns out; consequence
outcome
clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful
definite
tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts they may have
assure
the state of being unaffected by a disease
immunity
Aside from providing a counter argument, one must include a...
rebuttal
to settle or find a solution
resolve
aspect
the average number of years a person can expect to live
life expectancy
to destroy something (usually a disease) completely
eradicate
to convince the reader of our stance on a topic