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Big Idea
Words

Words About Natural Disasters

The words in the chart will help you talk and write about the selections in this module.
Which words about natural disasters have you seen before? Which words are new

to you?

Add to the Vocabulary Network on page 177 by writing synonyms, antonyms, and
related words and phrases for each word about natural disasters.

After you read each selection in this module, come back to the Vocabulary Network
and keep building it. Add more boxes if you need to.

WORD MEANING CONTEXT SENTENCE

notable If something is notable, it is The scientist measured a
(adjective) worth noticing. notable increase in the
hurricane’s strength.

spontaneous A spontaneous action is one She made a spontaneous
(adjective) that happens naturally and decision to jump into the
isn’t planned. lake.

tremor A tremor is a small The tremor that shook the
(noun) earthquake or uncontrolled town was minor and did little
shaking in a body part. damage.

hazard A hazard is a danger. Watch out for the storm
(noun) surge; it is a major hazard.

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