Here are words from the bulletin about the Ebola outbreak.

An outbreak is a sudden rise in the number of cases of a disease.

You heard “outbreak” in the news.

Here, an outbreak is a sudden increase in disease cases.

For example: The town reported an outbreak of flu.

The town reported that many people had suddenly become ill with flu.

You heard “approved” in the news.

Here, approved means officially accepted for use.

For example: The school approved a new plan.

The school officially accepted the new plan.

You heard “spread” in the news.

Here, spread means the movement of a disease between people or places.

For example: Washing your hands can help stop the spread of germs.

Here, the spread of germs means germs moving between people or places.