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Anticipate |
To expect; to sense something before it happens |
By placing sensor in earthquake-prone areas, scientists can anticipate some tremors in time to warn the public |
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Catastrophic |
Extremely harmful; causing financial or physical ruin |
The architect died in a catastrophic elevator accident |
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Eruption |
A sudden, often violent outburst |
The eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 caused 57 death |
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Impact |
A strong influence |
The speech about the importance of education made an impact on me |
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Persevere |
To keep going, despite obstacles or discouragement; to maintain a purpose |
The hiker persevered despite the bad weather and icy trail. |
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Famine |
Severe hunger; a drastic food shortage |
The potato famine in Ireland in the mid-nineteen century. |
