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      * demo-, dem-, demio-, -demic, -deme, -demically: people, population
      * ep-, epi-:  above, over, on, upon; besides; in addition to; toward; among
-  * **pandemic**: a pandemic when a disease’s growth is exponential. This means growth rate skyrockets, and each day cases grow more than the day prior.
+  * **pandemic**: a pandemic when a disease’s growth is **exponential**. This means growth rate skyrockets, and each day cases grow more than the day prior.
 China's stock market suffered a **rout** last month
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 China **one-upped** the US in Vietnam by pledging to donate 2 million COVID-19 vaccines
-  * vaccines/ˈvaksiːn,ˈvaksɪn/
+  * **vaccines**/ˈvaksiːn,ˈvaksɪn/
   * **one-upp**: do better than (someone).
      * he deftly one-upped the interrogator
   * deftly: in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement.
-next of kin: a person's **closest living relative** or relatives.
+**next of kin**: a person's **closest living relative** or relatives.
-  * the police notified the next of kin
+  * the police notified **the next of kin
+**
 **kept sb grounded**: It means keep sb sensible, realistic, humble.
   * Like if someone became really rich or famous but had someone that **kept them grounded** it would mean that person kept them from getting 'a big head' or getting too wrapped up in a luxurious lifestyle. That person keeps them humble and helps them remember what's truly important in life and they won't take things for granted or be rude or stuck up.