Word
flooding
Phoneticsflood·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɫədɪŋ/
UK/flˈʌdɪŋ/
Definitions
01water covering land
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. when a large amount of water covers an area that is usually dry.
n. the submerging of land that is usually dry, typically caused by heavy rain or an overflowing river.
“Heavy rain caused severe flooding in the streets of the city center.”
“The coastal town implemented new drainage systems to mitigate the risk of seasonal flooding caused by rising sea levels and storm surges.”
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02emotional overwhelm
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Psychology Technical
n. a feeling of being so overwhelmed by emotions like anger or fear that you cannot think clearly.
n. a psychological state where an individual is overwhelmed by intense emotions, often triggering a fight-or-flight response.
“When he feels emotional flooding during an argument, he needs to take a break.”
“Therapists often teach grounding techniques to help patients manage emotional flooding before it escalates into a full panic attack.”
Synonyms
03exposure therapy
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Psychology Technical
n. a type of therapy where a person is suddenly faced with the thing they fear most to help them get over it.
n. a behavioral therapy technique used to treat phobias by exposing the patient to their most feared stimulus for a prolonged period.
“The doctor suggested flooding to help her overcome her extreme fear of spiders.”
“Unlike systematic desensitization, flooding involves immediate and maximum exposure to the phobic stimulus to extinguish the fear response quickly.”
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Real-World Examples
“Four people have died after heavy rain and flooding in Japan, with thousands more left stranded.” “Areas of Chiba recorded upwards of 360mm of rain in 24 hours into Friday, flooding roads and rail lines during the Bon Buddhist holiday week, one of Japan’s busiest travel periods.” “Two other people are reported to have died after being unable to escape from their cars during the flooding.” Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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