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disasters

/dɪˈzæstərz/ /dɪˈzɑːstərz/

Meanings
noun
An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.

Examples :

"Heavy rains caused widespread disasters, including flooding and mudslides, in several towns. "
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Illustration widespread

widespread adjective

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

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significant noun

/sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

"The teacher's smile was a significant of approval for my hard work. "

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substantial noun

/səbˈstænʃəl/

Anything having substance; an essential part.

"The substantial of my grandmother's advice helped me make a good decision. "

Illustration sometimes

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

Illustration environment

environment noun

/-mɪnt/

The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest.

"The noisy environment of the school cafeteria made it difficult to concentrate on my homework. "

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destruction noun

/ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

The act of destroying.

"The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon."

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permanent noun

/ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/

A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

"My sister got a permanent for her wedding, which was supposed to last for several months. "

Illustration catastrophe

catastrophe noun

/kəˈtæstɹəfi/

Any large and disastrous event of great significance

"The earthquake that destroyed the city was a complete catastrophe. "

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unforeseen noun

/ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/ /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsin/

An event, incident, cost, etc. that was not foreseen.

"The unexpected snowstorm was an unforeseen obstacle to the school field trip. "

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landslides noun

/ˈlændˌslaɪdz/

A natural disaster that involves the breakup and downhill flow of rock, mud, water and anything caught in the path.

"The heavy rain caused landslides, making the road impassable. "

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

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unpleasantness noun

/ʌnˈplezntnəs/

The property of being unpleasant or disagreeable.

"The unpleasantness of the dentist appointment made the child cry. "