Word of the day

obliterate

1. destroy utterly; wipe out

“the memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind”

2. cause to become invisible or indistinct; blot out

“clouds were darkening, obliterating the sun”

verb

/əˈblɪdəˌreɪt/

Test your comprehension with these four exercises!

obliterate

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"Later that night, the high tide would _____ obliterate any footprints left on the sand."

Select three words related to obliterate

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  • eradicate
  • eliminate
  • obstruct
  • obdurate
  • obturate
  • destroy

Choose the phrase that uses obliterate correctly

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Find a word related to obliterate

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