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In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.The approaching hurricane is sure to be a _________ that will affect the lives of millions.

  1. A
    wreck
  2. B
    misadventure
  3. C
    calamity
  4. D
    mess

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* A hurricane is a major natural disaster, making calamity (an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster) the most appropriate word.Wreck usually refers to a destroyed vehicle or building.Misadventure means an unfortunate mishap, which is too mild for an event affecting millions.Mess is informal and too mild to describe the massive impact of a hurricane.

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In the following question, sentence given with blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.The approaching hurricane is sure to be a _________ that will affect the lives of millions.
A
wreck
B
misadventure
C
calamity
D
mess

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