arrest
/əˈrɛst/
ar · rest
ə · ˈrɛst
English Definition
v. to seize someone by legal authority
Significado en Español
arrestar, detener
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bắt giữ, giam giữ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “arrest”:
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A
release
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B
free
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C
apprehend
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D
liberate
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C — apprehend.
“arrest” means v. to seize someone by legal authority
Common questions about “arrest”
What does “arrest” mean?
arrest — v. to seize someone by legal authority. In Chinese: 逮捕，拘留.
How do you pronounce “arrest”?
arrest is pronounced /əˈrɛst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ar · rest.
Is “arrest” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. arrest appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
