Top Notch 3A - Unit 5 - Lesson 4

12 Words

7 min

emergency

noun

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

preparation

noun

the process or act of making a person or thing ready for use, an event, act, situation, etc.

supply

noun

(plural) necessary things, such as food, medicines, clothes, etc. for a group of people

to evacuate

verb

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

power

noun

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical and solar, to operate different equipment or machines

outage

noun

an amount of time when electricity or other services are not available or working

shelter

noun

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

flashlight

noun

a portable handheld electric light that is powered by batteries and used to give light to a place in the dark

non-

prefix

used for saying that something or someone is not what the following word suggests

perishable

adjective

having the ability to decay, rot, or spoil quickly, particularly of foods

food

noun

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

first-aid kit

noun

a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury