Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Decimate

  1. Biter

  2. Fake

  3. Destroy

  4. Annoy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Decimate originally meant to kill one-tenth of a group, but modern usage means to severely damage, destroy, or kill a large proportion. Destroy means to damage something so badly it no longer exists or is ruined.

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