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/
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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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