Stay calm in a disaster – Natural disasters
A natural disaster is defined as a catastrophic event that is caused by nature. It is a challenging event that causes harm to society medically or economically. Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis are certain examples of natural disasters. Depending on the severity of the disaster, let alone being homeless, people could lose their lives. In the event of a disaster, we must be calm and careful. If we are careless and in panic, we can suffer from serious injuries. The number of people who panicked during the night earthquakes and jumped from balcony sleepily and got injured is really high. Luckily, some people manage to escape but many do not . Maintaining calmness allows us to smoothly escape from danger. These disasters can traumatize us in a memorably way. It can even cause a change in our characteristic behaviours. In the event of a disaster, we should stay cold-blooded.
1 in some kind of a non-excited, tense, or agitated state of mind
- -> Keep calm and going.
- ->I can't keep calm during the argument.
- ->You have to stay calm in order to pass the exam.
Synonym
Tranquil
Opposite
Excite,upset
2 There is no storm if the air is moderate, and the marine or a pond is quiet if it is steady and therefore has no waves
- -> The weather was windy yesterday but today the weather is calm.
- ->The sea seems really calm today,there is no wave.
1 focusing your effort or giving care to what you're doing in order to prevent injuring yourself, causing damage to anything, or making a mistake
- -> Be careful, there is broken pieces on the floor.
- ->We should encourage careful writing in the classroom.
Synonym
Watchful
Opposite
Careless
2 paying close care to the smallest of circumstances
- -> In terms of her wedding, she is very careful.
- ->I want you to be careful because this presentation is very important for me.
- ->You must be careful about dusts since I have asthma.
Synonym
Watchful
Opposite
Careless
1 not providing sufficient care and concern to what you're doing, resulting in blunders
- -> It is very careless of you that you forgot your ID.
- ->Careless driving might be trouble for you in the future.
Synonym
Incautious
Opposite
Careful
2 not demonstrate an attention or endeavor
- -> He seemed very careless about your feelings.
- ->The child was really careless about his birthday present.
Synonym
casual
3 as a consequence of the absence of focus and thinking
- -> a careless attention
- ->You're such a careless reader.
4 indifferent to anything unconcerned with something
- -> You are careless of these children.
- ->You can't be careless of your own business.
1 having a great belief in something; not possessing any concerns
- -> I think I was quite certain about house rules.
- ->Nobody was certain about who was the thief.
Synonym
Definite
Opposite
Doubtful
2 the thing that you can count on to occur or be real
- -> It is certain that he loves you.
- ->We don't know for certain whether he's coming.
Synonym
bound, sure, definite, guaranteed
3 utilized to refer to a certain item, individual, or society without providing any additional information about it or them
- -> The library is only open at certain times.
- ->Only certain people show their interest to this masterpiece.
4 small; simple to see yet hard to put into words
- -> She's got a certain charm.
- ->I don't have certain amount courage for that job.
Synonym
Obvious
1 challenging in some kind of a fun manner that addresses your skills into practice
- -> Doing outdoor sports is challenging for me.
- ->Studying in university is not challenging for everyone.
Synonym
difficult, hard, demanding, taxing
Opposite
Easy
2 implemented in a manner that attracts others to reject or debate with you, or that demonstrates that you are not to hold with them
- -> A challenging life is waiting for you from now on.
- ->That was challenging to listen.
1 highly representative of something or someone's personality
- -> Those are very characteristic eyes.
- ->That's very characteristic of you.
Opposite
uncharacteristic
1 a great gap between the ground and the upper
- -> She has high eyes according to her head.
- ->I'm the highest in the room.
Synonym
tall
Opposite
low
2 utilized to describe the height between the ground and the upper of anything
- -> How high is Erciyes?
- ->The sink is too high for children.
Synonym
tall
Opposite
low
3 at a height that is significantly higher than the land surface or the sea surface
- -> Plain's position seems too high.
- ->They sent a signal from high point.
Opposite
low
4 in terms of number, grade, scale, or level, larger or superior than typical
- -> France has a high literate rate.
- ->Unemployed rate is very high inTurkey.
Synonym
excessive
5 possessing a large amount of a specific chemical
- -> Chicken contains high protein.
- ->When you workout, you need to consume high protein and carb.
Opposite
low
6 close to the superior in terms of position, prestige, or significance
- -> He work on high class.
- ->It needs a high rank.
Synonym
top
7 really valuable
- -> It is the highest diamond in the world.
- ->What a high portre!
Synonym
overpriced
8 expressing a great deal of appreciation or esteem for someone
- -> I wish my high regard to you.
- ->You have a high remark on her.
Opposite
low
1 possessing no place to call home and, as a result, spending most of their time on the streets
- -> I feel sorry about homeless people whenever I see them.
- ->There are many homeless people in the world.
1 Damaged because of a physical incident.
- -> My dad was inhured from his legs.
- ->I got injured in the accident.
Synonym
hurt
Opposite
fit
2 To have a damage because your senses are hurt.
- -> A woman with an injured pride could be dangerous.
- ->I heard her injured voice.
1 [only before noun] as found in nature; not made or done by people
- -> It was determined that his death was due to natural causes.
- ->She can only drink natural spring water.
2 (especially of food) have no processing
- -> She consumes natural foods to eat healty.
- ->My grandfather gave us natural honey he collected .
3 to be expected, usual
- -> It's quite natural that you cannot sleep because of the loud music coming from upstairs.
- ->It was natural that she was crying because she got scolded by her mother.
4 used to describe an ability or a characteristic that person or animal was born with
- -> He can sing high notes thanks to a natural talent.
- ->She discovered at a very young age that she had a natural ability to draw.
5 of a person or their behaviour seeming normal and relaxed, not pretending to be someone/something different
- -> He looked natural even though he had recently received the news of his father's death.
- ->He got a low grade on the exam but he still seemed natural.
1 the state of terrible or perilous
- -> It is a serious disease.
- ->This type of virus is considered as serious.
Synonym
significant
Opposite
unimportant
2 pondering topics in some kind of a thoughtful and reasonable manner; not being irrational.
- -> I can't be serious in serious environment.
- ->He is the most serious father I've ever met.
- ->Why so serious?
Synonym
grave, earnest, solemn
3 really friendly over something; not a prank or intended to be a funny
- -> Are you serious about the wedding?
- ->I'm not joking,I'm serious.
4 requiring considerable consideration; not just for fun
- -> That department needs a serious care.
- ->serious reading
5 This is something that has to be taken severely
- -> Taking care of children is a serious duty.
- ->This is a serious job,be careful!
6 utilized to indicate the presence of a significant quantity about something
- -> I did some serious research.
- ->You need to make some serious money for pay the dept.
1 in some way related to a country's, region's, or society's trade, industry, and wealth development
- -> We are not economically stable at the moment.
- ->The pandemic hit us hard economically.
2 in a method using enough
- -> She has been saving money economically for her mother.
- ->We must use our supplies economically so that we won't need to buy more.
1 at or to a place or elevation which is an extended way up from or below the land
- -> We will take helicopter and fly high above the country.
- ->The kid made the ball bounce so high that he couldn't catch it.
2 at or around a big quantity, worth, or cost
- -> The car was at high speed before crash.
- ->The prizes which are becoming high are economically challenging me.
Synonym
expensive
Opposite
cheap
3 to or in a significant location
- -> I came from the bottom and got so high in the business.
- ->There’s this man who got promoted high in office.
Synonym
superior
1 utilized to describe something that happened by well chance
- -> Luckily,I got married.
- ->Luckily, I am a good teacher.
Synonym
fortunately
Opposite
unfortunately
1 in any form related to clinical pharmacy and the management of diseases and damage
- -> You need a medically treatment
- ->medically fit
Synonym
therapeutically
Opposite
harmfully
2 in a technique that does not include slicing the body
- -> You don't need a surgeon,we will cure the disease medically.
- ->With a medically good treatment, you will heal.
1 in a unique, pleasant, or uncommon manner that is worth bearing in mind or simple to recall
- -> She smiles very memorably.
- ->That speech was quite memorably.
Synonym
markedly
Opposite
forgettable
1 It is used to further enhance the meaning of any token.
- -> The news is really bad.
- ->The food was really good.
- ->Your costume is really amazing.
Synonym
very
2 utilized to accentuate what you're talking or a point of view you're expressing
- -> I really don't want to go there.
- ->I really like Paris.
Synonym
truthfully
3 utilised convey shock or attention in what someone is talking
- -> She sad: ' Really? Are we going to the ball?'
- ->He was very surprised and said: ' Really?, am I taken to the job?.
4 word spoken to prove the reality of something
- -> In fact, he had never really entered the house.
- ->Tom didn't really steal the jewels.
5 utilised soften the impact of anything you're expressing, especially in disparaging remarks
- -> I really don't know what to do
- ->I don't really feel good.
6 Whenever you need someone to respond 'no,' do that in queries and critical statements.
- -> I said I don't really want to go out.
- ->Do you really want to work in this job?
1 in something like a manner that indicates that you require rest or are prepared to rest
- -> She rubbed her eyes sleepily.
- ->Sleepily,he yawned.
Synonym
drowsily
2 nothing much is occurring in a calm manner
- -> She waits for him sleepily.
- ->During the day,he sleepily eats his cake.
Synonym
shyly
1 in such a consistent manner, without abruptly halting and restarting
- -> Cut the chocolate smootlhy my dear sister.
- ->Oil and water split in half smoothly.
Synonym
evenly
2 without any complications or troubles
- -> The erasmus went smoothly.
- ->My exam went smoothly.
Synonym
steadily
Opposite
harshly
3 in some kind of a cool or assured manner
- -> She smiled at me smoothly.
- ->Her laugh comes from her mouth very smoothly.
4 in such a method that the top or combination is flat
- -> The figures seem smoothly in the drawing.
- ->Blend the egg and sugar smoothly.
Synonym
evenly
1 calm describes the state of being peaceful and calm.
- -> they remained on the terrace after dinner,enjoying the calm air of the evening.
- ->a scream shattered the late calm afternoon
Synonym
self -possesion,coolness,calmness composure
Opposite
anxiety
1 situation that you are silent.
- -> calmness suits you after working too much
- ->when you go for a walk in the forest,you see calmness in the forest.
- ->all those things gave him the feelings of security and calmness.
Synonym
peacefulness, peace, quiet,calm
Opposite
agitation, alarm, anxiety, distress, disturbance,
2 we use calmness word to express being calm
- -> ı felt a deep calmness after psychological treatment
- ->before she makes a presentation, a calmness washes herand she presents well.
Synonym
calm ,silence
Opposite
noise
1 the process or outcome of something changing
- -> I've seen slight changes in your final paper.
- ->The company considers making some radical changes after the unfortunate accident.
Synonym
swap
2 anything that is utilized to change something else; the activity of changing anything with something fresh or unusual
- -> I think you should consider this change.
- ->Is change possible for this old decoration?
Synonym
replace,switch
3 the circumstance that a scenario, a location, or an event differs from the norm and hence is more likely to be quirky, entertaining, or enjoyable
- -> Look at this surprising change!
- ->I didn't expect such a change from him.
4 the cash you receive back while you pay for something by donating extra cash than it expenses you
- -> You can keep the change.
- ->It is not something shameful to ask for your change after paying.
Synonym
exchange
5 Instead of banknotes, pennies are used
- -> I don't have any change on my pocket.
- ->Can you borrow me some change?
Synonym
money, cash
6 a spare pair of clothing, and so on.
- -> I need a change of suits.
- ->I will have change of purse one day!
1 a feature or attribute that something or someone owns
- -> He has a characteristic face shape.
- ->It doesn’t look like her characteristic style of writing.
- ->Big nose is characteristic feature of their family.
1 [uncountable] the possibility of harm or death someone, happening that will injure or damage or destroy something
- -> He is always in danger because he is riding a motorcycle without a helmet.
- ->We are in danger every second we stay here.
Synonym
hazard
2 [countable, uncountable] the possibility of something terrible happening
- -> If we continue to live like this, our world will be in danger of extinction.
- ->He was in danger of losing his hair.
Synonym
hazard
3 [countable] something that may harm or cause damage somebody
- -> Make-up materials are danger to our skins.
- ->Alcohol consumption is a danger to the health of our liver.
1 Natural events or natural tragedies that are strong enough to kill many people
- -> Due to corona disaster, a lot of people have died around the world.
- ->The earthquake disaster may appear in Istanbul.
2 Bad experiences due to mishaps
- -> My homework become a disaster after ı went that party.
- ->My relationship with my friends is completely disaster because of my selfishness.
3 entirely mistake at a job
- -> The acting on the movie was a disaster.
- ->This racket is so bad, It's a complete disaster.
1 a get-together; a communal gathering
- -> They always have all-night dos there.
- ->A friend of mine will have a do in Ibiza.
2 the manner where one's hair is styled
- -> I don’t like his new do.
- ->I like your new do, Mary.
Synonym
hairdo
1 the action or technique of fleeing from a location or a hazardous or uncomfortable circumstance
- -> Prisoners arranged an escape from the prison through a tunnel that they built.
- ->His family is informed by the school administration about his escape from school.
- ->The flawless escape of the soldiers confused everyone.
Synonym
get away, run away, flee
Opposite
catch, capture
2 a method of temporarily ignoring anything disagreeable or problematic
- -> Some people find escape in living a solitary life.
- ->Reading books and imagination give her an escape from anxieties.
Synonym
miss, elude
Opposite
face
3 a letter on an input device that is pressed to halt a certain function or exit a software
- -> Escape functions are used to start and resume a game.
- ->On my keyboard, the escape button is broken, so I cannot give a blank.
1 anything which occurs, particularly anything significant
- -> Certainly a cataclysmic and unforeseen event.
- ->In 2001, another major event occurred.
Synonym
occurence, incident
2 an impact on societal gathering that has been organized
- -> Few people ever see this extraordinary annual event.
- ->We are planning to go to my sister's graduation event.
Synonym
occasion
3 among a sporting project's events or contests
- -> The two-day race event continues until tomorrow.
- ->Large crowd of people watching spor event.
Synonym
competition, game
1 a person's or an event's destruction or injury
- -> Officials announced that there is no harm due to flood in the area.
- ->Although the dog barks at him it doesn't cause any harm.
- ->When animals play hard with one another it doesn't mean harm.
Synonym
Damage, impairment
Opposite
benefit, profit
1 all the flora, wildlife, and objects in the cosmos that were not created by humans
- -> I admire nature's ability to regenerate itself.
- ->My therapy was spending time in nature with him.
2 the manner incidents occur in the material realm when they are not under human's influence
- -> You should focus on your own business. Nature always does its own thing.
- ->No matter how hard we try, we cannot change the way nature works.
3 The form of reaction found in the soul of a people or any living thing.
- -> Fear is in my hamster's nature.
- ->It's in his nature to try to fix people and get angry at them for their mistakes.
Synonym
internal, disposition
4 a stuff's fundamental characteristics
- -> I see she's struggling for it even though she can't understand the nature of it.
- ->It's the nature of this job to listen and I'm not sure if I can do this.
5 a sort or subtype of anything
- -> I must try very hard to reveal an art of this nature.
- ->You have created a product far above its nature.
1 the period of darkness in between day and the following, while most people are sleeping
- -> I came to the house at night.
- ->I'm scared of night.
- ->I couldn't get my sleep last night.
Synonym
dark,darkness
Opposite
day,light
2 used to describe the dark time you spend before you go to sleep in the evening
- -> We fight every night.
- ->I got hungry at night.
Synonym
day,light
Opposite
dark,darkness
3 an evening when a noteworthy incident occurred
- -> We are planning to have a party night after the graduation ceremony.
- ->I'm exciting to go to the movie premier night.
1 a term or sign that denotes a number or a number
- -> My lucky number is 6.
- ->In the athletics competition, the students were given T-shirts with numbers on them.
Synonym
figure
2 utilized a number to denote where item in a sequence is located
- -> The 100000 dollars prize is in box number 15.
- ->I left my personal belongings at number 28.
3 a series of numbers used to distinguish anything or converse over the telephone, for example.
- -> He gave me the number of his cousin who was going to help me.
- ->He called 112 number to report the emergency.
4 a large number of individuals or objects
- -> The number of tourists coming to the island surprised the tradesmen.
- ->The number of students we will graduate is 150.
5 the edition of a journal, book, or other publication that was released on a specific date, week, or year.
- -> The January number of the magazine caught the attention of the readers.
- ->The December number of the magazine will feature articles about the actors of the famous TV series.
Synonym
issue
6 the shape of a phrase that indicates whether another or many people or things are being discussed
- -> There are words that are plural in number without the suffix 's.
- ->The word people is an example of a word that is plural in number without the suffix 's.
1 people living in together communities
- -> We make art for the society.
- ->We need to talk with the young members of the society.
Synonym
community
Opposite
individual
2 a particular community of people who share the same customs, laws, etc.
- -> The society likes asking questions that don't ever matter.
- ->Benefits of the classless societies are priceless.
Synonym
culture
Opposite
crossbench
3 people who come together for a purpose
- -> I attended to the Women's Right Society.
- ->The Society of Doctors is lying, they don’t care about the doctors.
Synonym
alliance
Opposite
enemy
4 community that fashionable people in country
- -> I try to raise my kids in high society and it’s a bit hard.
- ->They came from a high society but here they are now.
Synonym
social-life
Opposite
loneliness
1 a technique, approach, or attitude of accomplishing anything
- -> I make my cake this way.
- ->She tried to do it on her own, but they didn't let her.
2 a specific approach of acting or behaving
- -> Acting childish was his way.
- ->He ran away from the fight the way cowards do.
3 a certain community of person's customary style of acting and existing
- -> They were acting the way African tribes do.
- ->He made it Japanese.
4 a path or track which you travel to get to a specific location
- -> I didn't know the way to school when I first start.
- ->The way of the forest was gloomy.
5 the path that someone or something is taking; the path that someone or something might travel if nothing stood in their way
- -> There was an accident on the way to New York.
- ->They gave up on the way.
6 a certain path; in a specific destination
- -> You are on the right way.
- ->I turned the bottle cap to the either way.
7 a place or a length of time among two marks
- -> It was a long way before 2022.
- ->She was staying here way long before the war.
8 a specific situation or circumstance
- -> We can't change the way things happen.
- ->They didn't know what to do next to the way things happen.
1 to calm back and rest, particularly after a powerful sense or enthusiasm
- -> I tried to calm her but she was full of rage.
- ->After feeling a panic I tried to calm myself.
1 to transform into something new
- -> I have changed a lot after puberty.
- ->She has not changed a bit after get back from college.
Synonym
modify
Opposite
remain
2 to establish anyone or anything dissimilar
- -> The money changed him a lot.
- ->He changed my life with his help.
Synonym
modify
Opposite
remain
3 to change from one condition or shape to alternative; to cause someone or something to change states or patterns
- -> He changed his house which was located in Liverpool to London.
- ->Her excitement changed into madness.
4 to transition from one condition, location, or purpose to another
- -> The driver changed his path.
- ->The weathercock changed its direction when the wind came from a different angle.
Opposite
remain
5 to substitute anything fresh or unfamiliar for something old, such as an individual, a product, etc.
- -> Do not change the page, I am reading it.
- ->Do not change the covers, I just changed it.
Synonym
reverse
Opposite
remain
6 change roles or places with anything else; so that both sides have what the other has
- -> I changed the seats with my co-passenger.
- ->My sister changed our drinks while I was looking away.
Synonym
adjustment
Opposite
sameness
7 to convert cash into some other nation's currency
- -> 100 dollars were changed into over 2 thousands rupees.
- ->I need to change my money from euro to kron to buy a bottle of water.
8 to swap cash for various pennies or banknotes for the exact value
- -> Do you have a change for 50 dollars?
- ->Can you change a 150 euros note?
Synonym
coins
Opposite
bill
9 to swap something that you've purchased for something different, particularly if it's defective; to provide a consumer with a replacement item if the one they've purchased is defective.
- -> I needed to change my shoes with new ones because there was a stain on it.
- ->We can only change the products which is unopened.
Synonym
adjust
Opposite
remain
10 to transfer through one vehicle, rail, or other mode of transportation to another in attempt to keep a trip
- -> I must change buses in İstanbul to arrive my destination.
- ->We changed our transportation from bus to subway to reach home rapidly.
1 [transitive] used to mention actions that you do not refer to name or know about
- -> He must do something to keep things from getting worse.
- ->I will do something to solve this problem.
2 [intransitive] + adv./prep. used to get information about the success of something/somebody
- -> The profit rate of the newly opened shop is doing well.
- ->His scientific experiments for college work are doing well.
3 [transitive] to study a subject or something
- -> He went abroad to do math.
- ->She is doing physics as a minor while studying psychology.
4 [transitive] to make, produce, or create something
- -> Scientists are doing a new electronic chair for people with disabilities.
- ->She did tiny cupcakes for the tea time.
5 [intransitive, transitive] to finish what you were doing with something or someone
- -> I did my thesis to finish my school.
- ->Have you done the book which you are going to deliver to the library?
1 [intransitive, transitive] to get free from something, get away from a place where you are not allowed to leave
- -> 2 convicts escaped from prison and were never caught again.
- ->The patient escaped from his room when the nurse did not see him.
Synonym
run away , flee
2 [transitive, no passive] run away from somebody/something because of forgotten or not noticed
- -> Nothing that goes on in this party escapes my attention.
- ->The name of her book escapes me at the moment.
3 [intransitive] flow of gases or liquids to get out of a container
- -> A hole was made in the gas pipe and the gas escaped throughout the room.
- ->Coke is escaping through the hole in the bottle.
Synonym
leak
1 to damage or injure somebody, or to cause damage to anything
- -> Rising oil prices could harm the global economy.
- ->This lady harms your child.
Synonym
damage
Opposite
benefit
1 to misplace something or somebody
- -> I've lost my favorite shirt.
- ->She lost her child in the shopping mall, but security found the child.
- ->Everytime I go out, I lose something.
Synonym
misplace
Opposite
find
2 to be deprived of someone or something as a result of death
- -> I lost my father two years ago because of cancer.
- ->She has lost her best friend .
- ->He lost his hand in the accident.
3 to be forced to abandon something; to be unable to hold something/someone
- -> I lost my best friend because of my mistakes.
- ->She always loses her money since she doesn’t preserve it well.
- ->He has lost the chance of becoming her boyfriend.
Synonym
give up
Opposite
keep
4 to have less interest or ability to keep something doing
- -> I used to do ballet but I've lost my flexibility.
- ->He lost his sight as the time went by.
- ->She has lost the smell and taste after she was tested Covid positive.
5 unable to win.
- -> Hamilton lost to Verstappen in the last minute.
- ->Our volleyball team lost the last match, thus lost the championship.
- ->National team has lost nearly every match.
Synonym
defeat
Opposite
win
6 Failure to keep anything you desire or need, especially money
- -> They lost the bet, and they had to pay more than they had.
- ->The firm has lost million dollars recently.
- ->Governments lost a lot of money after Covid-19.
Synonym
lose
Opposite
keep
7 to miss a chance or opportunity, wasting time.
- -> She lost her chance by ditching us.
- ->He has lost his opportunity to take a makeup exam.
- ->They didn’t lose a second.
Synonym
miss
Opposite
gain, win
1 a term or sign which denotes a number or an extent
- -> 7 is my lucky number.
- ->Lucas is not getting along well with numbers, so he fails math exams.
Synonym
figure
2 utilized a statistic to denote where item in a sequence is located
- -> I don't know which house number is theirs.
- ->My apartment is number 10 on the 3rd floor.
Synonym
numerate
3 a series of numbers that may be used to distinguish anything or converse over the telephone, for example.
- -> This random number keeps calling me.
- ->I use one number for business and another for personal calls.
- ->Why do you make your number appear private?
Synonym
list
4 a large number of individuals or objects
- -> The number of African-Americans working in government tripled.
- ->The number of participants was about 4,500.
- ->She wrote a number of exciting horror stories.
Synonym
amount
5 a grouping or a lot of folks
- -> That chief is the most stunning one among our number.
- ->Several of our number decided to move abroad for a better life.
6 the edition of a journal, book, or other publication that was released on a specific date, week, or year.
- -> The last number of this magazine was a big disappointment for me because there was nothing interesting in it.
- ->The first number of this newspaper was published in 1995.
- ->I have all the numbers for the New York Times.
Synonym
issue
7 the shape of a phrase that indicates if one or many people or things are being discussed
- -> My army is strong and will only increase in number.
- ->Traffic accidents are increasing in number.
Synonym
numeral
1 by an ilness, sad emotions, pain or thought of lacking something or someone, to be influenced negatively
- -> She is suffering from cancer for the past 2 years.
- ->He decided to get a treatment because of his suffering with insomnia.
2 to go through something undesirable, such as an accident, failure, or loss.
- -> He is suffering with her mother's loss.
- ->Ukraine suffers with attacks of Russian government.