decline
/dɪˈklaɪn/
de · cline
dɪ · ˈklaɪn
English Definition
v. refuse; decrease
Significado en Español
disminuir, rechazar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
suy giảm, từ chối
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(down)+cline(slope).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “decline”:
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A
Refuse
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B
Increase
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C
Support
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D
Enhance
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A — Refuse.
“decline” means v. refuse; decrease
Common questions about “decline”
What does “decline” mean?
decline — v. refuse; decrease. In Chinese: 下降，拒绝.
How do you pronounce “decline”?
decline is pronounced /dɪˈklaɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · cline.
Is “decline” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. decline appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “decline”?
de(down)+cline(slope).
