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eradicator

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈrædɪˌkeɪtər/

noun
Definition

A person or thing that completely removes or eliminates something.


Example

The pest eradicator successfully eliminated all the insects from the house.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new eradicator for pests everyone's talking about?
Sloth B
Yeah, I read about it online! It sounds really effective.
Sloth A
I wonder if it actually works better than the old methods.
Sloth B
It might! I've seen reviews saying it's a game changer.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
eliminator
destroyer
extirpator
Antonyms
preserver
saver
protector
Root Explanation

Eradicator → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out) and "radicare" (meaning to root). The word "eradicator" refers to someone or something that removes or roots out completely.

Memory Tip

Think of 'removing something completely' — 'e-' means out, and 'radicare' means to root. This helps you remember that an eradicator is someone who roots out problems or pests.

Visually Confused Words
radiator
radiatory
medicator
dedicator
abdicator
radiolocator
radication
predicator
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