February 24th

Question 1

Not permitting passage; unable to get through something

Answer 1

impermeable (ADJECTIVE) (EX: The passageway into the tomb was blocked with so many rocks and so much debris that it was impermeable.)

Question 2

A great sea wave caused by underwater Earth movement or volcanic eruption

Answer 2

tsunami (NOUN) (EX: The tsunami devastated the seaside village.)

Question 3

A large mass of snow, ice, earth, rocks or other materials to fall at great speed down a mountain, hill or other elevation

Answer 3

avalanche (NOUN) (EX: The pioneers had to be very cautious traveling through the mountain passageway because of the danger of an avalanche.)

Question 4

To wear away ground or earth with water, wind or ice

Answer 4

erosion (NOUN) (EX: The crashing waves caused erosion to the seaside rocks over many years.)

Question 5

When something happens all of a sudden or without warning

Answer 5

abruptly~(ADVERB) (EX: My dog was laying peacefully on the floor, but when it heard the doorbell, it abruptly got up and ran to the front door.)