OCCURENCE
/ əˈkɜr əns / [uh-KUR-uh ns] (n.)
– an event or an incident
Example: There were two occurrences of animal attacks in our town.
Additional info: The verb form of this word is “occur.”
INJURE
/ ˈɪn dʒər / [IN-jer] (v.)
– to get hurt or to be wounded
Example: He injured his shoulder while playing beach volleyball.
Additional info: It is often used in relation to a body part of a person or an animal.
STABLE
/ ˈsteɪ bəl / [STEY-buh l] (adj.)
– in a medical state that is not worsening
Example: Don’t worry; she is now in a stable condition.
Additional info: It may also mean “in good condition.”
VAST
/ væst / [vast] (adj.)
– great in terms of amount
Example: I was overwhelmed with the vast amount of information he gave me.
Additional info: Its synonyms include considerable and extensive.
FATAL
/ ˈfeɪt l / [FEYT-l] (adj.)
– can cause death
Example: His injury is not fatal.
Additional info: Fatal may also mean “can cause failure.”
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