Catastrophe describes a calamity or disaster of great magnitude, causing widespread destruction.
Catastrophe beschreibt eine Katastrophe oder ein Unglück von großem Ausmaß, das weitreichende Zerstörung verursacht.
| Word | catastrophe |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | calamity; disaster. |
| Sentence | The 1906 San Francisco earthquake was a catastrophe that destroyed most of the city. |
Tags: psat
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