Definition Challenge: Match the Words to Their Respective Meanings!

What is called when normally dry land overflows with water?

Retry Correct Incorrect Although “flood” is a more commonly used word to describe a destructive, disastrous overflow, the word “deluge” is also an acceptable way to phrase it. It also doesn’t technically imply anything more severe than “flood” does, but that’s how people tend to use it.

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What is called when normally dry land overflows with water?

• Diaspora
• Dilettante
• Deluge
• Danube