Matching Pairs C18 U6 LA Vocab defOnline version Match the words with their correct definition. by Rodrigo Casas 1 FAMINE 2 HIJACKING 3 REBELLION 4 RECESSION 5 EPIDEMIC 6 SCANDAL 7 NATURAL DISASTER 8 ROBBERY 9 KIDNAP 10 POLITICAL CRISIS To take aperson away illegaly by force, usually in order to demand money in exchange for releasing them. Crutial political situation that may result in negative change. The crime of stealing from somewhere or someone. A period when the economy of a country is not successsful and conditions for business are bad. The appearance of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time. A situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death. The crime of using force or threats to take control of an aircraft, ship, car, ect. (An action or event that causes) a public feeling of shock and strong moral disapproval. A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or tsunami that kills or injures a lot of people. Violent action organized by a group of people who are trying to change the political system in their country.