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appal (v) to cause to feel shock or horror
Example
The shooting appalled the whole town.
Synonym
horrify, revolt
Antonym
charm
Word Family
appalling, appalled, appallingly
Asia Minor (n) a large West Asian peninsula between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean
Example
Some of the earliest Neolithic settlements in the Middle East have been found in Asia Minor.
beneath (prep) under; lower than; below
Example
His name is beneath my name on the list.
Antonym
above
Bronze Age (n) the stage of development of human culture that followed the Stone Age (about 3,500 B.C. to 1,000 B.C.)
Example
By the Late Bronze Age, the Eastern Mediterranean was at the centre of some of the most advanced civilizations of the world.
catastrophe (n) an event that brings great harm, suffering, or loss to a large area or many people
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe that destroyed many cities.
Synonym
disaster, tragedy
Word Family
catastrophic, catastrophically
civilization (n) human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time
Example
Fertile land and a steady supply of water made civilization possible in the valley.
Synonym
culture
colony (n) a country or area controlled politically by a more powerful and often distant country
Example
America was a colony of England before it became independent.
Word Family
colonial
creation (n) the act of producing or causing to exist
Example
The art students displayed their creations at the fair.
destroy (v) to damage something so that it cannot be fixed
Example
Their house was destroyed by a fire.
Synonym
break, ruin
Antonym
form, make, shape
Word Family
destruction, destructive, destructively
destruction (n) the act or process of destroying something
Example
The flood left destruction in its path.
Synonym
ruin, waste
earthquake (n) strong shaking in a part of the earth's surface
Example
An earthquake is a dangerous event.
echo (n) the repeating of a sound caused by the bouncing of sound waves from a surface
Example
The echoes of his scream sounded in the cave for several seconds.
entire (adj) having all the parts; whole
Example
We need the entire set of tools to do the job right.
Synonym
all, complete, total
Antonym
partial
Word Family
entirely
gulf (n) a large area of ocean partly surrounded by land
Example
I went swimming in the gulf of Mexico.
inhabitant (n) someone or something that lives in a place
Example
The inhabitants of the town don't like the tourists.
Synonym
resident, occupant, dweller
inspire (v) to give someone the desire or courage to do something
Example
My parents' achievements inspired me to write a book about them.
Synonym
stimulate, excite
Word Family
inspiration, inspired, inspiring
lead (v) to direct someone; guide
Example
He led us through the hotel to our room.
Synonym
conduct, guide
Word Family
leader, leading
league (n) a group of people who have joined together for a special purpose
Example
Some countries formed a league to work for peace in the world.
Synonym
association, union
myth (n) an imaginary story that explains how the world began and why nature and people behave the way they do
Example
An old Egyptian myth tells why the Nile River floods every year.
Synonym
folklore, legend
Word Family
mythical
principal (adj) greatest or first in importance
Example
The principal job of the police is to keep the peace.
Synonym
chief, main, primary
Antonym
last, least
Word Family
principally
react (v) to act in a particular way because of something that happened
Example
Sue reacted calmly when she heard the bad news.
Synonym
respond
Word Family
reaction
recognize (v) to know from earlier experience
Example
With his new beard and mustache, I didn't recognize him at first.
Synonym
spot
Antonym
mistake
Word Family
recognition, recognizable, recognizably
relay (v) to carry or pass on
Example
Will you relay my complaint to the manager?
sanctuary (n) a holy or sacred place
Example
The service will take place in the church sanctuary.
throughout (prep) in every part, or during the whole period of time
Example
People celebrated the holiday throughout the country.
Synonym
through
tidal (adj) caused by, having, or related to tides
Example
A tidal wave was caused by the earthquake.
wave (n) the water that rises from the surface of a body of water, especially the sea
Example
The boat rocked on the ocean waves.
Word Family
wavy