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A sudden event that causes great damage or loss of life.
"The earthquake was a major disaster."
Loss of respect, honor, or reputation due to shameful behavior.
"He was dismissed in disgrace after the scandal."
to show that something is false or wrong
"The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory."
a disagreement or argument about something important
"The two countries are in dispute over the border issue."
something that prevents you from concentrating
"The loud noise outside was a constant distraction during the exam."
to give something out to several people or places
"The charity will distribute food to the flood victims."
to separate into parts or groups
"The teacher asked the class to divide into four groups."
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
"Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago."
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; to be uncertain about something
"She had doubts about the success of the plan."
causing or involving great fear or suffering; very bad or unpleasant
"The weather was dreadful during our trip."
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
"She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing."
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
"He nearly drowned while swimming in the river."
free from moisture or liquid; not wet
"The clothes are dry after hanging in the sun."
lacking intelligence or unable to speak
"He made a dumb mistake during the exam."
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
"Snow White lived with seven dwarfs."
very excited and interested; keen to do something
"The children were eager to open their gifts."
before the usual or expected time
"She arrived early to the meeting."
the planet we live on; soil or ground
"The astronauts looked back at the Earth from space."
relating to the economy, trade, or money
"The country is facing an economic crisis."
thinking only about yourself and not about others
"His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting."
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
"During the hike, we encountered a wild bear."
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
"Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life."
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