decimate
/ˈdesəˌmāt/
dec · i · mate
English Definition
v. to destroy a large part of something
Significado en Español
diezmar, devastar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tàn phá, tiêu diệt phần lớn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
decim(one tenth) + ate(verb suffix) → to decimate, destroy a large portion (original meaning was to kill every tenth person).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
The invading army managed to _______ the town, leaving it in ruins.
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A
build
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B
decimate
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C
protect
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D
restore
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B — decimate.
“decimate” means v. to destroy a large part of something
Common questions about “decimate”
What does “decimate” mean?
decimate — v. to destroy a large part of something. In Chinese: v. 大量破坏.
How do you pronounce “decimate”?
decimate is pronounced /ˈdesəˌmāt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dec · i · mate.
Is “decimate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. decimate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “decimate”?
decim(one tenth) + ate(verb suffix) → to decimate, destroy a large portion (original meaning was to kill every tenth person).
