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Grade 5
(earth-quake) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement of the earth's plates.

Example Sentence

The earthquake shook the city.

More Example Sentences

After the earthquake many people were scared.

Synonyms

tremor; quake; shaking

Antonyms

quiet

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Rhymes

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