smallpox
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A serious infectious disease, now eradicated, that caused fever and skin blisters.
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Which word fits the gap? "_____ was declared eradicated worldwide in 1980."
Answer: smallpox
In your own words, what does "smallpox" mean?
A serious infectious disease, now eradicated, that caused fever and skin blisters.
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