Pronunciation: /əˈpɑkəˌlɪps/
noun a great disaster or catastrophic event, often seen as a final judgment or the end of the world
A1 Some people believe that the world will end in an apocalypse.
A2 The movie they watched was about a post-apocalyptic world.
B1 The survivors of the apocalypse struggled to rebuild society.
B2 Scientists have warned about the potential consequences of a global apocalypse.
C1 The novel depicted a vivid and realistic portrayal of an apocalypse.
C2 The government had contingency plans in place in case of a catastrophic apocalypse.
formal The scientists warned that a global apocalypse could occur if we do not take immediate action to address climate change.
informal I heard that movie about the zombie apocalypse is really scary.
slang Dude, did you see that new video game? It's like an apocalypse simulator!
figurative After the breakup, she felt like her world was ending, like an emotional apocalypse.
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