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Eathquakes

Noun: A natural occurrence where the Earth's surface shakes due to the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust.

Example sentence: An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 struck the coastal region, causing widespread destruction.

Verb: To shake or tremble violently.

Example sentence: The ground beneath our feet earthquaked, knocking over furniture and shattering glass.

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of earthquakes.

Example sentence: The earthquake drill prepared the students for potential seismic activity in the area.

Adverb: In a manner resembling or suggesting an earthquake.

Example sentence: The truck passed by, rattling the windows eathquakesly.