Question

what does \debacle\ mean? a great success; a sudden and complete failure; a quiet event; a small mistake

Explanation:

The word "debacle" is defined as a sudden and complete failure or a disastrous collapse. Option A is incorrect as it's the opposite. Option C is incorrect as "debacle" implies a significant, often chaotic event, not a quiet one. Option D is incorrect as it's a major failure, not a small mistake. So the correct option is the one that matches the definition.

Answer:

B. A sudden and complete failure