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decimate
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/ˈdɛs.ɪ.meɪt/
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/ˈdɛs.ɪ.meɪt/
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Explain the modern meaning of “decimate” and how it differs from its historical meaning.
Compare “decimate” with “devastate” and “destroy” in meaning and usage.
Show how “decimate” is used grammatically, including common sentence patterns.
Give five B2-level examples of “decimate” with Russian translations.
List common collocations with “decimate,” such as “decimate a population” or “decimate an economy.”
Explain when “decimate” sounds dramatic or exaggerated, and suggest a more neutral alternative.
Create a short gap-fill exercise to help me practise using “decimate” in context.
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