Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the key word. Cataclysm

  1. boon

  2. adventure

  3. disaster

  4. extinction

  5. demotion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cataclysm means a sudden, violent event that brings great change or disaster - like earthquakes or floods. 'Disaster' captures this meaning of large-scale destruction. 'Extinction' is too specific (species ending), while 'boon' and 'adventure' are opposites.

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