| Term | Definition |
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debris |
the remains of something broken or destoyed |
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devastation |
destruction or ruin |
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fault |
a break in a rock mass caused by a shifting of the earth's crust |
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impact |
the striking of one body against another |
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jolt |
a sudden jerk or bump |
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shuddered |
shook, vibrated, or quivered |
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susceptible |
easily affected |
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undulating |
moving in waves or with a smooth, wavy motion |
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upheaval |
a lifting or upward movement of the earth's crust |
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isolated |
separated from others |
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stifling |
very hot or stuffy; suffocating |
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frantic |
very exciting as from fear or worry |
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ominous |
threatening |