Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that best defines the word in bold.

Obliterate

  1. to blot out

  2. slow down

  3. block up

  4. decline
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Obliterate means to destroy completely, wipe out, or erase entirely. The word comes from Latin 'obliterare' meaning 'to strike out or erase.' Option A, 'to blot out,' directly corresponds to this meaning of completely removing or destroying something.

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