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EARTHQUAKE SAFETY
Vocabulary from "Earthquake Safety" reading
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| earthquake | (n.) sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface |
| sturdy | (adj.) strong and not easily damaged |
| prone | (adj.) likely to suffer from something or to do something bad |
| bolt | (v.) to fasten things together or attach them to a wall |
| latch | (n.) a type of lock |
| hazard | (n.) a thing that can harm someone or something |
| inspect | to look over carefully |
| eliminate | (to remove or get rid of something or someone |
| damage | (v.) to hurt or harm |
| aftershock | (n.) a small earthquake that happens after a bigger one |
| kit | a group of supplies that are ready to use |
| first aid | (n.) simple medical treatment given to someone until a doctor can treat them |
| protect | (v.) to keep safe from harm |