Wreck
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Visual Imagery
Use 'wreck' to evoke strong visual images of destruction or damage. The tornado left a wreck where houses once stood.
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Historical Context
'Wreck' is often used when referring to historically significant destruction. Divers explored the ancient wreck at the sea bottom.
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Metaphorical Use
'Wreck' can be used metaphorically to describe situations, not just physical objects. Their divorce turned their lives into a wreck.