Vocabulary Unit 3.1 – Volcano

Active (adjective) Producing or involving movement. Engaged in action or activity. Synonym: lively, busy, energetic

Analyze (verb) To examine something in order to understand it Synonym: study

Colossal (adjective) Very large or great in size/meaning. Synonym: large, gigantic

Create (verb) To make or produce something; to cause something new to exist. Synonym: build, design

Dangerous (adjective) Able to cause injury, pain or harm. Synonym: hazardous, troubling, risky

Define (verb) To explain the meaning of a word or phrase. Synonym: characterize, describe, detail

Detect (verb) To discover or notice the presence of something or someone. Synonym: uncover, reveal, identify, recognize

Disaster (noun) Something that happens suddenly and causes much suffering or loss to many people. Synonym: tragedy, catastrophe

Drought (noun) A period of time during which there is very little or no rain. Synonym: dryness, shortage of supply, need, lack

Erupt (verb) To come out in a sudden explosion. Synonym: burst, gush, blow up, explode

Genuine (adjective) Actual, real or true Synonym: exact, pure, legitimate

Haste (adjective) Quickness or eagerness that can result in mistakes; to hurry, speed of motion or action Synonym: rush, rapidly

Hazardous (adjective) Involving risk or danger. Synonym: risky, difficult, dangerous

Initial (adjective) Beginning or first. Synonym: early, original, opening

Jagged (adjective) Having a sharp or uneven edge or surface. Synonym: uneven, rough, ragged

Landslide (noun) A large amount of rocks and earth that suddenly and quickly moves down a mountain or hill. Synonym: rockslide

Layer (noun) Amount of something that is spread over an area. Synonym: coating, tier

Observant (adjective) Good at watching or looking. Alert Synonym: attentive, watchful

Report (noun and verb) Noun: A written story about something. Verb: When someone writes or tells a story about something. Synonym: (noun) – article, study Synonym: (verb) – describe

Surface (noun) An outside part or layer of something. Synonym: external, cover

Thaw (verb) To unfreeze Synonym: loosen, relax, warm up

Troublesome (adjective) Causing problems, worry or trouble. Synonym: alarming, difficult

Vicinity (noun) The area around or near a particular place. Synonym: local area, region, environment

Volcano (noun) A mountain with a hole in the top or side that sometimes sends out rocks, ash, lava, etc., in a sudden explosion.

Warning (noun) An action or statement that tells someone about possible danger or trouble. Synonym: signal, recommendation, sign

Widespread (adjective) Common over a wide area or among many people. Synonym: extensive, unlimited