alleviation
a decrease in severity; relief
catastrophe
a large-scale disaster, misfortune, or failure
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alleviation
a decrease in severity; relief
catastrophe
a large-scale disaster, misfortune, or failure
commend
to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of
condemn
to express strong disapproval of; denounce
exonerate
(v.) to clear from a charge or accusation
V + sb from sth
permafrost
permanently frozen layer of soil beneath the surface of the ground
Prevalence
the fact that something is very common or happens often
inspect
to look at carefully in search of flaws
tactful
(adj.) skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite
thawing
defrosting
reproach
address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment
V + sb for doing something
pledge
to make a serious promise
V + to do something
sparingly
in a restricted or limited manner
contagious
able to be transmitted from one person to another, often referring to diseases.