Find the synonym of the underlined word. The hurricane that hit the city had a catastrophic effect because most of the buildings were constructed of wood.

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Concept: The Synonym is the same as the meaning of another word.
Now that we know the meaning of the tragedy, we can find the same word in the given words. The right option is optional b called disaster. This sentence therefore means that the hurricane was catastrophic because most buildings are made of wood.
Option 1 categories. It makes no sense about a given word and sentence.
Option 3 is Frightening. There is something terrifying. Horrible and terrifying words are synonymous and thus synonymous. It is not appropriate to use the same word for disaster in this sentence.
Option 4 is blowing. Breathing is the process by which air moves from one place to another. Although the given sentence speaks of a storm, we need to focus on the meaning of the word ‘disaster’. So, it is not the right choice.
Option 5 is strenuous. Hard work is something that requires a lot of energy and burdens you. For example, a new job I work on is very difficult as I have to work up to 2 nights. This word is not appropriate and has the same meaning as the word catastrophic.
Hence, option 2 is correct.

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