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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Disasters

Here, you will learn some English words related to Disasters that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)

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

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hurricane
[noun]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

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emergency
[noun]

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

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flood
[noun]

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

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epidemic
[noun]

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

Ex: epidemic put a strain on the healthcare system .
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pandemic
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a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

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famine
[noun]

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

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explosion
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a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction

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collision
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an accident that occurs when two or more objects, often in motion, come into violent contact with each other, resulting in damage or destruction

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disaster
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a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

Ex: The outbreak of the disease was a public disaster.
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