eradicate
/ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/
Group 21Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To destroy completely; to put an end to GRE
Example in Context
The global campaign to eradicate the disease succeeded in reducing cases by ninety-nine percent within a single decade.
Synonyms
wipe outdestroyeliminate
Etymology
To pull something out by its roots.
- e- (Latin) — out of
- radic- (Latin) — root
Memory Aid
🍽️Sounds like “eradicate sounds like 'eradicating' food”
If you ERADICATE all the food from your fridge, you’ll be so hungry you’ll think it’s a DIET!
Visual Association
💥A giant weed being uprooted and blown to pieces in a dramatic explosion, symbolizing complete destruction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “eradicate” mean on the GRE?
eradicate (verb) means “To destroy completely; to put an end to”. The global campaign to eradicate the disease succeeded in reducing cases by ninety-nine percent within a single decade.
How to remember “eradicate” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “eradicate” sounds like “eradicate sounds like 'eradicating' food”. If you ERADICATE all the food from your fridge, you’ll be so hungry you’ll think it’s a DIET!
What are synonyms for “eradicate”?
Common synonyms: wipe out, destroy, eliminate.