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03. surpassed means to exceeded or went beyond a certain level or amount
07. accountable means responsible and answerable for one’s actions or decisions
09. amnesty means a legal forgiveness or pardon for past offenses
06. comply means to follow rules or regulations
01. criticism means to express disapproval or negative opinions about something or someone.
10. shoddy means of poor quality or done carelessly, often in a way that shows a lack of concern or respect.
08. corrupt means dishonest or unethical, especially in the use of power or position
05. prosecutors means a person who brings a case against someone in a court of law
02. tolerance means allowing or accepting something without opposition or interference
04. provinces means a geographical and administrative division in a country
[ catastrophic ] means causing great and often sudden damage or destruction
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09. condemned means declared to be unacceptable or wrong
06. wreckage means the remains of something that has been damaged or destroyed
10. exploit means to take advantage of a situation for one’s own benefit
14. pillars means a large, strong post used to support a building or other structure.
12. dormitories means a building with a number of bedrooms for people to live in, especially students or employees
08. tragedy means an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress
04. attempting means trying or making an effort to do something
03. rubble means the broken pieces of something that has been damaged or destroyed
11. reside means to live in a particular place
01. concrete means a hard, strong material used in construction that is made from a mixture of cement, water, sand, and other materials.
07. sustenance means the provision of food, drink, or other necessities of life
02. detained means held or kept in custody, typically by a law enforcement agency
13. subpar means below average or not up to standard
05. audited means officially examined in order to check accuracy or compliance with rules
[ manslaughter ] means the act of killing someone without premeditation or intent to kill
[looters] means people who take goods illegally from a place, especially in the aftermath of a disaster or conflict
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06. crews means groups of workers or people working together for a specific purpose
04. bulldozers means heavy machinery used to push or move large amounts of dirt, rocks, and other materials
13. pharmacy means a place where medicine is sold and dispensed
08. debris means the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken
11. lentil means a type of legume or bean that is used in cooking
03. cranes means large machines used to move heavy objects
09. smoky means filled with smoke
14. occasional means happening sometimes but not regularly
02. erected means built, constructed
16. condemnation means the act of criticizing or expressing disapproval
12. makeshift means temporarily created or put together to serve a specific purpose
05. excavators means large machines used to dig or move earth and rocks
15. amnesties means a government-granted pardon for a specific group of people, often for political reasons
01. track means to find or locate someone or something, especially in order to deal with them in a particular way.
10. sipping means taking small drinks
07. atop means on top of, above
[ vulnerable ] means easily susceptible to harm or damage
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08. funneled means directed or channeled through a narrow opening
03. tent means a temporary structure made of canvas or other material, used as a shelter
05. respiratory means related to breathing or the respiratory system
07. diarrhea means frequent, loose and watery bowel movements
02. harsh means unpleasant and difficult to endure
09. aid means help, support, or assistance given to people in need.
06. exacerbated means made worse or more severe
01. immense means very large or extreme.
04. consultations means meetings with a professional (e.g. doctor) to get advice or help with a problem
[ advocating ] supporting or promoting a cause or idea
