C2
calamitous vs catastrophic vs disastrous
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| calamitousadjective/kəˈlæm.ə.təs/ | Meaning causing great damage, loss or suffering | Goes with calamitous consequences | Example The team suffered a calamitous defeat in the final match. |
| catastrophicadjective/ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk/ | Meaning causing very great damage, suffering or loss | Goes with catastrophic effects | Example The 2024 typhoon caused catastrophic flooding across northern Vietnam. |
| disastrousadjective/dɪˈzæs.trəs/ | Meaning causing great damage, failure or suffering | Goes with disastrous consequences | Example The storm had a disastrous effect on the rice harvest. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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