descend
/dɪˈsend/
de · scend
dɪ · ˈsend
English Definition
v. to move or fall downward.
Significado en Español
descender
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xuống, giảm xuống
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(downward) + scend(climb) → climb downward → descend.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “descend”?
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A
ascend
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B
fall
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C
ignore
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D
halt
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B — fall.
“descend” means v. to move or fall downward.
Common questions about “descend”
What does “descend” mean?
descend — v. to move or fall downward.. In Chinese: 下降，下落.
How do you pronounce “descend”?
descend is pronounced /dɪˈsend/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · scend.
Is “descend” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. descend appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “descend”?
de-(downward) + scend(climb) → climb downward → descend.
