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Mortality rate | Death rate, is a measure of the number of deaths (in general, or due to a specific cause) in a particular population, scaled to the size of that population, per unit of time. |
Immense | Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree. "the cost of restoration has been immense" |
Spectacular | Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way. |
Promote | Support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); further the progress of. |
Unsustainable | Not able to be maintained at the current rate or level. |
Citizens | A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth, either native or naturalized. |
Backfire | (of a vehicle or its engine) undergo a mistimed explosion in the cylinder or exhaust |
Reveal | Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others |
Equipped | Supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose. |
Clueless | Having no knowledge, understanding, or ability |
Incompetent | Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully. |
Union | The action of joining together or the fact of being joined together, especially in a political context. |
Transparently | In an honest and open manner. |
Forcefully | In a strong and assertive manner; vigorously. |
Divided | Split into parts; separated. |
Minority | The smaller number or part, especially a number or part representing less than half of the whole. |
Promptly | With little or no delay; immediately. |
Bureaucracy | A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives. |
Exhibition | A public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair. |
Prestigious | Inspiring respect and admiration; having high status. |
Frequently | Regularly or habitually; often |
Foreigner | A person born in or coming from a country other than one's own. |
Disembark | Leave a ship, aircraft, or train. |
Ill-equipped | Not having the experience or preparation that is needed |
Lack | The state of being without or not having enough of something. |
Occur | Happen; take place. |
Straightforward | Uncomplicated and easy to do or understand. |
Poured | (of a person) honest and frank. |
Leniency | The fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency. |
Disentangle | Free (something or someone) from something that they are entangled with. |
Encourage | Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). |
Borrowing | A word or idea taken from another language, person, or source and used in one's own language or work. |
Signalling | (countable and uncountable, plural signallings) the use of signals in communications, especially the sending of signals in telecommunications. (rail transport) the signals and associated equipment required for their operation. |
Standstill | A situation or condition in which there is no movement or activity at all. |
Restriction | The limitation or control of someone or something, or the state of being restricted. |
The near term | A period of time not far into the future. The term is used to describe events that may occur soon. |
Prospect | The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring. |
Alleviation | The action or process of making suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe. |
Reduce | Reduce |
Widespread | Found or distributed over a large area or number of people. |
Pharmaceutical | A compound manufactured for use as a medicinal drug. |
Apex | The top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point. |
Acquaintance | Knowledge or experience of something. |
Encouraging | Positive and giving hope for future success; promising. |
Havoc | Lay waste to; devastate. |
Fundamental | Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. |
Fatigue | Extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness |
Canvasser | A person who tries to persuade people to vote for or support someone or something. |