disaster
/dɪˈzæstər/
di · sas · ter
dɪ · ˈzæs · tər
English Definition
n. a sudden event causing great damage or suffering
Significado en Español
desastre
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thảm họa, tai họa
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “disaster”:
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A
achievement
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B
success
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C
catastrophe
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D
triumph
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C — catastrophe.
“disaster” means n. a sudden event causing great damage or suffering
Common questions about “disaster”
What does “disaster” mean?
disaster — n. a sudden event causing great damage or suffering. In Chinese: 灾难，灾害.
How do you pronounce “disaster”?
disaster is pronounced /dɪˈzæstər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: di · sas · ter.
Is “disaster” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. disaster appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
