embargo
/ɪmˈbɑːrɡoʊ/
em · bar · go
ɪm · ˈbɑːr · ɡoʊ
English Definition
n. official ban (trade)
Significado en Español
embargo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cấm vận, lệnh cấm
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embargo(prohibition on trade)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for embargo?
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A
prohibition
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B
concession
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C
expansion
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D
negotiation
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A — prohibition.
“embargo” means n. official ban (trade)
Common questions about “embargo”
What does “embargo” mean?
embargo — n. official ban (trade). In Chinese: 禁令，禁运.
How do you pronounce “embargo”?
embargo is pronounced /ɪmˈbɑːrɡoʊ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: em · bar · go.
Is “embargo” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. embargo appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “embargo”?
embargo(prohibition on trade)
