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As we explore the word juggernaut, a type of idol, see if you can recall the word for someone who smashes idols. Whether you smash literal idols (works of art in churches) or figurative idols (cherished beliefs in populations), you're an icono_____.
"Juggernaut" traces back to a Hindi word that literally means "lord of the world."
Part of speech:
When you need a rare, flashy, emphatic word for something that terrifies you with its power and destruction, pick "juggernaut."
"The pilot brought his ship in gently. It rolled down the new concrete strip, a silver juggernaut in a cloud of red dust."
Explain the meaning of "juggernaut" without saying "beast" or "steamroller."
Fill in the blanks: "(Some trend, company, website, or social media platform) is a juggernaut, crushing other (things) in its path."
Try to spend 20 seconds or more on the game below. Don’t skip straight to the review—first, let your working memory empty out.
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A near opposite of a JUGGERNAUT is
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