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embark

/ɪmˈbɑːrk/

em · bark ɪm · ˈbɑːrk

English Definition

v. go onto (a ship/plane); start

中文释义

上船，开始

Significado en Español

embarcar, emprender

한국어 뜻

탑승하다, 착수하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

lên tàu, bắt đầu

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em(enter)+bark(ship)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “embark” as used in the following sentence: After months of preparation, the crew was ready to embark on their journey across the Atlantic.

A depart
B stop
C capture
D relax

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A — depart. “embark” means v. go onto (a ship/plane); start

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What does “embark” mean?

embark — v. go onto (a ship/plane); start. In Chinese: 上船，开始.

How do you pronounce “embark”?

embark is pronounced /ɪmˈbɑːrk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: em · bark.

Is “embark” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. embark appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “embark”?

em(enter)+bark(ship)

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embark

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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