B2
desolation vs isolation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| desolationnoun/ˌdes.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a state of being empty, lonely and without life, or a feeling of great sadness | Goes with sense of desolation | Example She felt a deep sense of desolation after her friend moved away. |
| isolationnoun/ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning the state of being alone or apart from other people or things | Goes with social isolation | Example Many older people suffer from isolation after their friends move away. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The patient was kept in for ten days.