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Since the volcano last _______, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes. (When a volcano ******, it explodes and flames and rocks come out of it.)
Erupted
A mountain with a large, circular hole at the top through which lava (= hot liquid rock) gases, steam, and dust are or have been forced out
Volcano
Phenomenon
Phenomena
Court
Protestors gathered outside the court to await the verdict.
A ________ swept across the island, killing several people. (a violent tropical storm)
Cyclone
a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
Earthquake
Datum (a single piece of information)
Data
Current (adjective)
The word "thou" is no longer in current use.
Wind and rain have _______ the statues into shapeless lumps of stone. (to rub or be rubbed away gradually)
Eroded
A violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean
Hurricane
Species /ˈspiː.ʃiːz/
Species /ˈspiː.siːz/
Actual (adjective)
We had estimated about 300 visitors, but the actual number was much higher.
The _______ of the research is to try to find out more about the causes of the disease. (why you do something or why something exists)
Purpose
Not intended to last or be remembered for a long time, especially because of not being of a high quality (adjective)
Disposable
Fungus
Fungi (US); funguses
Knowledge /ˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/
Her knowledge of English grammar is very extensive.
These people are in _________ need of help. (Very serious or extreme)
Dire
Not drunk or affected by alcohol
Sober
Fish / Sheep
Fish or fishes / Sheep
Prospect (noun) - the possibility that something good might happen in the future
Is there any prospect of the weather improving?