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Wordabulary

hurricane

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A violent storm with extremely strong, spinning winds, usually forming over warm ocean water.

"The town was evacuated before the hurricane made landfall."

Synonyms and antonyms

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Which word fits the gap? "The town was evacuated before the _____ made landfall."

Answer: hurricane

In your own words, what does "hurricane" mean?

A violent storm with extremely strong, spinning winds, usually forming over warm ocean water.

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