Matching Pairs Vocabulary meaning of wordsOnline version Vocabulary meaning of words by Johnny Storm 1 fragile 2 disaster 3 forest 4 logging 5 preserve 6 environment 7 destroy 8 spectacle Noun. A calamitous event, especially one occurring suddenly and causing great loss of life, damage, or hardship, as a flood, airplane crash, or business failure. Noun. The process, work, or business of cutting down trees and transporting the logs to sawmills. Noun. Anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. Verb. (used with object) To reduce (an object) to useless fragments, a useless form, or remains, as by rending, burning, or dissolving; injure beyond repair or renewal; demolish; ruin; annihilate. Noun. A large tract of land covered with trees and underbrush; woodland. Adjective. Easily broken, shattered, or damaged; delicate; brittle; frail: a fragile ceramic container; a very fragile alliance. Noun. Ecology. The air, water, minerals, organisms, and all other external factors surrounding and affecting a given organism at any time. Verb. To keep safe from harm or injury; protect or spare.