- A global outbreak of a disease.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected people worldwide.

- The act of buying large quantities of products in fear of shortages, usually during emergencies.

Panic buying during the pandemic caused shortages of toilet paper and other essentials.

- A very small piece or fragment of a material or substance.

Particles of dust filled the air after the explosion.

- A beam of light or energy, such as sunlight or radiation.

The rays from the sun are strongest at midday.

- An answer or method for solving a problem.

Scientists are working hard to find a solution to climate change.

- A round, three-dimensional shape, or a field of activity or influence.

The Earth is shaped like a sphere, rotating around its axis.

- The arrangement or organization of something, or a building.

The structure of the article was easy to follow, with clear sections.

- The process of sharing or moving technology and knowledge from one person, organization, or country to another.

Technology transfer between countries can help speed up the development of new vaccines.

- To investigate, study, or travel through something to learn more about it.

Scientists continue to explore new ways to treat infectious diseases.

- To provide space for someone or something, or to adjust to new conditions.

The hospital expanded to accommodate more patients during the outbreak.

- To suddenly start, especially something unpleasant like a war or disease.

The virus broke out in several cities before spreading to the entire country.

- Capable of spreading quickly from one person to another, especially diseases.

The flu is highly infectious and can spread easily in crowded places.

- A contagious bacterial disease or a widespread problem causing severe damage.

The Black Plague wiped out millions of people in the Middle Ages.

- To make something shorter in length, duration, or time.

The meeting was shortened because the speaker was late.

- Likely to be affected by something or dependent on certain conditions.

Outdoor events are subject to cancellation if it rains.

- In a position where the top is at the bottom or in a state of disorder.

The tornado turned the town upside down, leaving chaos in its wake.