annihilate
/əˈnaɪəleɪt/
an · ni · hi · late
ə · ˈnaɪ · ə · leɪt
English Definition
v. destroy completely
Significado en Español
aniquilar, destruir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiêu diệt, hủy diệt
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
an(non)+nihil(nothing)+ate(verb-forming suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “annihilate” in the context of: “The meteor was predicted to annihilate the small town upon impact”?
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A
create
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B
destroy
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C
ignore
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D
preserve
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B — destroy.
“annihilate” means v. destroy completely
Common questions about “annihilate”
What does “annihilate” mean?
annihilate — v. destroy completely. In Chinese: 消灭，毁灭.
How do you pronounce “annihilate”?
annihilate is pronounced /əˈnaɪəleɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: an · ni · hi · late.
Is “annihilate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. annihilate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “annihilate”?
an(non)+nihil(nothing)+ate(verb-forming suffix)
