curtail
/kərˈteɪl/
cur · tail
kər · ˈteɪl
English Definition
v. to reduce or limit something
Significado en Español
reducir, recortar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cắt giảm, thu hẹp
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
curt (short)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym of “curtail”?
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A
extend
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B
reduce
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C
increase
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D
expand
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B — reduce.
“curtail” means v. to reduce or limit something
Common questions about “curtail”
What does “curtail” mean?
curtail — v. to reduce or limit something. In Chinese: 缩减，削减.
How do you pronounce “curtail”?
curtail is pronounced /kərˈteɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cur · tail.
Is “curtail” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. curtail appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “curtail”?
curt (short)
