Debacle: Definition & Meaning for the SAT
⚡️ DEBACLE most nearly means: (A) celebration; (B) disaster; (C) debate; (D) decoration. 👉 Answer + examples, pronunciation, and full SAT explanation inside.
TL;DR: Debacle means a complete failure or disaster. It's pronounced like da bockle; say it a couple of times out loud to help you remember.
ℹ️ Part of Speech of Debacle
debacle is a NOUN.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Debacle
debacle is pronounced /dɪ.ˈbɑ.kəl/ or dih-BAH-kul.
📚️ Definition of Debacle
A sudden and complete failure or collapse; a total disaster, especially one that is humiliating or chaotic. Example: the debacle of a poorly planned festival.
📰 Examples of Debacle
Here are some examples of the word debacle:
The talent show avoided debacle status when the power went out by quickly adapting to an a capella performance.
After the voting debacle, the student council decided to require a mandatory recount when the vote was close.
What started as a simple boating trip down river turned into a debacle when two inexperienced canoers angered some of the local residents.
✅ Quiz answer
Answer to the question above:
B, disaster. Explanations: A doesn't work; a celebration is a joyful event, the opposite of a debacle. C is incorrect; while debate sounds similar, it means a formal discussion or argument. D doesn't fit; decoration refers to ornamental items or the act of decorating.
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