Devastation Meaning
/ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
nounWaste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastavit.
Sentence Examples
The devastation in Kobe was as terrible as I had imagined.
The audience was exposed to the devastation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The hurricane left a path of ____ across the coastal region.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ in Kobe was as terrible as I had imagined.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French dévastation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Perhaps as startling as the sheer toll was the devastation to some of the state’s well-known locales. Boardwalks along the beach in Seaside Heights, Belmar and other towns on the Jersey Shore were blown away. Amusement parks, arcades and restaurants all but vanished. Bridges to barrier islands buckled, preventing residents from even inspecting the damage to their property."
— 2012 October 31, David M. Halbfinger, “New Jersey continues to cope with Hurricane Sandy”, in New York Times, retrieved 31 Oct 2012:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The hurricane left a path of ____ across the coastal region.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ in Kobe was as terrible as I had imagined.