Set-2 Disasters

Question 1

anticipate

Answer 1

To expect; to sense something before it happens (v)

If there was a system to anticipate coming earthquakes there won’t be any casualties.

Question 2

catastrophic

Answer 2

Extremely harmful; causing financial or physical ruin (adj)

In a catastrophic plane accident, planes hit the twin towers.

Question 3

collide

Answer 3

To come together with great or violent force (v)

The interest of two political groups collide about the matter.

Question 4

eruption

Answer 4

A sudden, often violent, outburst (n)

In the early era of the creation of the Earth volcanic eruptions have a critical role on shaping geography.

Question 5

famine

Answer 5

Severe hunger, a drastic food shortage (n)

The famine forced some star systems to turn their face to separatists in exchange for help.

Question 6

flood

Answer 6

An overflowing of water; an excessive amount (n)

The flood left the village underwater for weeks.

Question 7

impact

Answer 7

A strong influence (n)

The impact of chancellor Palpatine on the senate is immeasurable.

Question 8

persevere

Answer 8

To keep going, despite obstacles or discouragements; to maintain a purpose (v)

Clone troopers persevered despite the heavy laser fire and dusty wind.
If we persevere long enough and work hard, we will reach our goals.

Question 9

plunge

Answer 9

To go down suddenly; to decrease by a great amount in a short time (v)

He jumped and plunged in to the pool.
The belief that the country is going to win plunged after the great defeat in the war.

Question 10

unleash

Answer 10

To release a thing or an emotion (v)

They unleashed a huge creature to kill prisoner in the arena.