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shift
[noun]
the action of changing the position or location of something, typically by moving it from one place to another
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alien
[noun]
a creature that is believed to exist in other worlds or planets
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invasion
[noun]
the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants
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global
[adjective]
regarding or affecting the entire world
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pandemic
[noun]
a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world
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interplanetary
[adjective]
existing or occurring between planets
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collision
[noun]
(physics) the act of two or more moving items crashing onto each other
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robot
[noun]
a machine that can perform tasks automatically
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ascension
[noun]
the act of moving or rising upwards
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pole
[noun]
the most northern or most southern points of the earth that are joined by its axis of rotation
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supervolcanic
[adjective]
(of a volcano) capable of producing an extreme volcanic eruption
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eruption
[noun]
the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain
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asteroid
[noun]
any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter and also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars
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impact
[noun]
an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing
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nuclear
[adjective]
describing weapons that are powered by the energy produced either from nuclear fission or a combination of fusion and fission reactions
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holocaust
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a catastrophic event that results in widespread death and destruction
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to unleash
[verb]
to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement
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to spell disaster
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to predict a severe, harmful or catastrophic event or outcome
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to detonate
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to cause an explosion
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to hurtle
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to move with speed and intensity
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to overthrow
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to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position
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to slam
[verb]
to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise
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to wreak
[verb]
to cause or inflict damage, harm, or destruction, often with great force or intensity
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havoc
[noun]
a state of widespread chaos, confusion, or destruction
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to wipe out
[verb]
to entirely remove something
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to be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
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to be born into a wealthy or privileged family and having access to all the luxuries and comfort that comes with it
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birds of a feather flock together
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used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other
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first come, first served
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used to say that people will be served or helped in the order that they arrive or make their requests
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there is no smoke without fire
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used to suggest that even if the details of a particular story or rumor are not entirely accurate, there is usually some underlying truth or basis for the rumor
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ignorance is bliss
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used to suggest that not knowing certain information can be preferable to facing it, particularly when it is unpleasant or burdensome
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forewarned is forearmed
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used to imply that being informed or aware of a potential danger or problem in advance allows one to be better prepared to deal with it
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time will tell
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used to mean that by passing time it will be proved if something is true, valid, or effective
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it takes all sorts to make a world
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used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive
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bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
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used to imply that it is better to hold onto something you already have for sure, rather than risking it for the possibility of getting more in the future
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too many cooks spoil the broth
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used to imply that if too many people are involved in a task or project, it can become disorganized or ineffective
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all work and no play makes Jack (become) a dull boy
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used to suggest that if someone only focuses on work and does not take time for leisure activities or enjoyment, they will become boring, uninteresting, and unhappy
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a stitch in time saves nine
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used to imply that it is better to address a problem or make a small repair early on, rather than waiting and allowing the problem to become more serious and difficult to fix later
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(the) early bird catches the worm
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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate
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where there is a will, there is a way
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used to emphasize that if a person is determined enough to do something, they will find a way to do it, regardless of the obstacles or challenges
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the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence)
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used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not
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to not count one's chickens
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to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems
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