Assignment 2 - dictionaries

magnitude
noun [U] FORMAL
the large size or importance of something
People were still unaware of the magnitude of the problem.

jolt
verb [I,T]
to move suddenly and forcefully, or to make someone or something do this
The bus stopped suddenly and the passengers were jolted forward.

 

rumble 
verb (SOUND) [I] 
to make a continuous low sound

Please excuse my stomach rumbling - I haven't eaten all day.

The tanks rumbled (= moved slowly, making a continuous noise) across the battlefield.

disrupt

verb

to prevent something, especially a system, process or event, from continuing as usual or as expected

A heavy fall of snow had disrupted the city's transport system.

The meeting was disrupted by a group of protesters who shouted and threw fruit at the speaker.

humanitarian 
adjective / noun [C]

 (a person who is) involved in or connected with improving people's lives and reducing suffering

The prisoner has been released for humanitarian reasons.

The United Nations is sending humanitarian aid (= food and supplies to help people) to the areas worst affected by the conflict.

The well-known humanitarian, Joseph Rowntree, was concerned with the welfare of his employees.