Set 341 · Study 1 / 5
Exitthe destruction or removal of a large percentage of a group or population
The civil war resulted in the decimation of the local population, leaving many villages deserted.
Set 341 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: decimation, mercenary, tremor, effusion, restitution. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the destruction or removal of a large percentage of a group or population
The civil war resulted in the decimation of the local population, leaving many villages deserted.
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
The government decided to hire a mercenary to bolster its forces during the civil conflict.
an involuntary quivering or shaking movement
After the earthquake, we felt a slight tremor that shook the ground beneath us.
the process of a substance, especially gas, escaping through a small opening
The effusion of gas from the small puncture in the tire was evident as the air steadily escaped.
the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud scheme, ensuring they received compensation for their losses.