What does devastating mean?

[Lordy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #218 "Confusing Words test (1)", question 2

The World War was devastating ......... many countries.

(a) fore
(b) for
(c) four
(d) floor

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #218 "Confusing Words test (1)", answer 2

The World War was devastating for many countries.

Correct answer: (b) for
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meaning of devastating?

Lordy

[Mister Micawber]

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