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boobytrap - A seemngly harmless object containing a concealed explosive device designed to kill or injure anyone who touches it.

The army often sends dogs into abandoned houses just in case the enemy put boobytraps there that could explode.

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conflagration - a large fire that causes a lot of damage; or a large and violent event.

As the forest fire raged, people were afraid that the conflagration would reach and destroy the houses nearby.

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scorching - Very hot.

When their car broke down in the desert, they didn't know if they would be able to survive in the scorching heat.

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liability - Being legally responsible for something

After the car accident, the judge had to decide who had the greater liability for what happened.

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decay - To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.

You couldn't see it from the outside, but the termites caused the house to decay from the inside until it just collappsed.

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incendiary - Likely to cause fire, violence, strong feelings, or anger.

The prison riot started when some prisoners shouted incendiary remarks in the cafeteria about how awful their living conditions were.

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thorny - Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble.

The negotiating teams were up all night trying to resolve some final thorny issues that had to be resolved.

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tinderbox - A volatile or tense environment, emotionally or politically charged, likely to erupt in violence or conflict.

During the blackout, the police were concerned about looting, and the downtown felt like a tinderbox ready to explode.

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doomsday - The end of the world, or a time when something very bad will happen, such as great destruction.

Those who are most concerned about global warming describe a doomsday future where coastal ciites will be under water.

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monstrous - Abnormally bad or shocking

The monstrous tidal wave destroyed the little island village.

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casualty - A person killed or injured in a war or accident.

Though many people were injured when the bus crashed, thankfully there were no casualties.

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crash - To hit something with force, causing damage and a loud noise.

When he fell asleep at the wheel, his car crashed into tree.