Passage: 'In August 1883 the volcano Krakatoa, between Java and Sumatra, erupted in one of the most violent explosions in recorded history. The sound was heard thousands of kilometres away, and ash darkened the sky for days. The eruption also triggered tsunamis that devastated coastal towns on both islands. Scientists later noted that global temperatures dropped slightly over the next year because ash and gas in the atmosphere reduced sunlight.' The word 'devastated' is closest in meaning to...
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. severely damaged
To devastate means to cause great destruction.
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