Multiple choice softskills communication

Which word by derivation means a reversal of the stars, unfavorable horoscope?

  1. catastrophe

  2. calamity

  3. cataclysm

  4. disaster
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Explanation

Cataclysm comes from Greek "kataklusmos" meaning a reversal or deluge, and by extension an overwhelming disaster. The Greek "kata" means down/against and "klyzein" means to wash, suggesting a washing down or reversal. Catastrophe means a sudden disaster, calamity means a disaster, and disaster means a sudden misfortune; none carry the specific derivation meaning of reversal.

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