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desolation
What does desolation mean?
desolation (noun): the state of being decayed or destroyed.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce desolation?
/ˌdɛsəˈleɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of desolation?
Words related to desolation
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “desolation” mean?
the state of being decayed or destroyed
Right! That's what “desolation” means.
a three-dimensional work of plastic art
Not quite: that's what sculpture means.
clear or deep perception of a situation
Not quite: that's what insight means.
someone who gives advice about problems
Not quite: that's what counselor means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “desolation”?
devastation
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exploration
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instruction
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observation
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