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Vocabulary Entry
plague
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A disease that spreads quickly and causes a high rate of mortality.
Example Sentences
"The plague wiped out a significant portion of the population in the 14th century."
"Scientists study the effects of historical plagues on society."
"He read about the symptoms of the plague in his history book."
N
noun
A large scale calamity or disaster that causes great distress.
Example Sentences
"The drought was a plague on the agricultural community."
"Many consider the economic crisis to be a plague on society."
"The plague of homelessness continues to affect many urban areas."
V
verb
To cause continual trouble or distress to someone or something.
Example Sentences
"The fears of public speaking plague her every time she has to give a presentation."
"He was plagued by doubts about his future."
"The village was plagued with pests for several years."