Solutions Pre-Intermediate "Unit 4 - 4C" Vocabulary

natural disaster

noun

/ˈnætʃrəl dɪˈzæstɚ/

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any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

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The city was devastated by a natural disaster, leaving many homeless.

A natural disaster like an earthquake can change lives in seconds.

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

avalanche

noun

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ə

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n

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large amounts of snow falling from mountains

drought

noun

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a long period of time when there is not much raining

earthquake

noun

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the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

epidemic

noun

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the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

What is an "epidemic"?

An epidemic is an outbreak of a disease that spreads quickly and affects a large number of people within a community, region, or population at the same time, in contrast to a pandemic, which is a global outbreak of a disease. An epidemic often involves illnesses that were previously controlled or uncommon in the area. The spread can happen through person-to-person contact, contaminated food or water, or other methods. Public health measures, such as vaccination, quarantine, and hygiene practices, are typically used to control and prevent further spread of the disease.

famine

noun

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a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

flood

noun

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the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

forest fire

noun

/fˈɔːɹɪst fˈaɪɚ/

an uncontrolled and destructive fire that occurs in a forest or other wooded area

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

tornado

noun

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a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

tsunami

noun

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m

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a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

volcanic eruption

noun

/vɑlˈkænɪk ɪˈrʌpʃən/

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

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