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We tried to get out of the building but the debris prevented the door from opening.
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Definition: the remains of something broken or destroyed

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Example: Broken windows, tumbled bricks, and fallen items are debris.
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Non-example:
Everything in its place

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Due to the devastation caused by the earthquake, the residents of the town had to relocate 50 miles away.
Definition: destruction or ruin

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Example: a fallen building; a devastated building (destruction)
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Non-example: A small crack in the sidewalk is not devastation.

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We live on the San
Andreas Fault, so it is likely that an earthquake will happen in Palmdale.
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Definition: a break in a rock mass caused by a shifting of the earth’s crust

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Example: San Andrea’s fault; a crack
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Non- example: solid; sound

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As I tripped over my brother’s toy, I knew I’d hit the ground hard, so I braced myself for the impact.
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Definition: the striking of one body against another

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Example: The moment when the boxer’s glove strikes the other fighter’s body; the moment the car crashed into the wall
(collision).
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Non- example: The moment when a mother hugs her son.

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My friend ran his bike into the back tire of my bike, and all of a sudden
I felt a huge jolt.
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Definition: sudden jerk or bump

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Example: The movement you feel during an earthquake.
What you body does when the roller coaster comes to a quick stop.
Non-example: The soft touch your mother gives you when she wipes your tears.

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I shuddered thinking about how I was going to get home knowing it was getting dark and there’s a bear out there somewhere.
Definition: shook, vibrated, or quivered

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Example: A dog shaking that is scared
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Non-example: being happy

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My friend is susceptible to getting sick because his immune system is weak.
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Definition: easily affected

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Example: A worn out shoe is susceptible to getting a tear because the fabric is weak.
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Non-example: A well built desk is not susceptible to falling since it was built strong.

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The undulating ground made it very difficult to walk since it felt like something was pulling the ground out from under my feet.
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Definition: Moving in waves or with a smooth, wavy motion

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Example: How it feels when you try to walk while the bus is moving
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Non-example: How the ground feels under your feet right now.

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The upheaval seemed to toss every item off the bookshelf.
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Definition: a lifting or upward movement of the earth’s crust

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Example: an Earthquake or an ant’s nest
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Non-example: When the ground remains steady

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The black clouds creeping over the mountains left us with an ominous feeling.
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Definition: threatening

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Example: The music that is played in a movie that tells us something scary is about happen; black storm clouds are ominous.
Non-example: Happy music; white puffy clouds; sunshine

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The pollution made the air very stifling, so we felt like we just needed some fresh air.
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Definition: very hot or stuffy; suffocating

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Example: a hot day with no breeze
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Non-example: a warm day with a cool breeze

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Everyone heard the climbers frantic cries echoing through the canyon.
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Definition: very much excited as from fear or worry

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Example: Someone who is hurt will cry frantically in order to get help.
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Non-example: laughter

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