eradicate
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/ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
e · rad · i · cate
ɪ · ˈræd · ɪ · keɪt
English Definition
v. eliminate; destroy; wipe out
Significado en Español
erradicar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xóa bỏ, tiêu diệt
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e-(out) + radic(root) + ate → to eradicate, eliminate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the synonym of the word “eradicate” as used in the following sentence? The campaign aimed to eradicate the problem of illiteracy in the rural areas.
A
Eliminate
B
Ignore
C
Encourage
D
Maintain
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A — Eliminate.
“eradicate” means v. eliminate; destroy; wipe out
Common questions about “eradicate”
What does “eradicate” mean?
eradicate — v. eliminate; destroy; wipe out. In Chinese: 根除；消灭.
How do you pronounce “eradicate”?
eradicate is pronounced /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: e · rad · i · cate.
Is “eradicate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. eradicate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “eradicate”?
e-(out) + radic(root) + ate → to eradicate, eliminate.
