Catastrophic – English Flashcard for Catastrophic for IELTS

Catastrophic Catastrophic (adj) /ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk/ causing major disasters or death - disastrous - life-threatening - awful and terribly bad - devastating - calamitous - appalling - tragic - ominous - ruinous: Catastrophic in context Any minor shortcoming in the infrastructure of this town's dam could have catastrophic consequences for the local people. The hurricane was a catastrophe for the coastal town, leaving destruction in its wake. Homes were reduced to rubble, roads were impassable, and power outages were widespread. The community, once vibrant and bustling, faced a daunting recovery process. Emergency services were stretched thin as they worked tirelessly to rescue ...