excavate
/ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/
ex · ca · vate
ˈɛks · kə · ˌveɪt
English Definition
v. to dig out and remove earth to find something buried
Significado en Español
excavar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đào, khai quật
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “excavate”:
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A
bury
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B
unearth
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C
cover
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D
conceal
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B — unearth.
“excavate” means v. to dig out and remove earth to find something buried
Common questions about “excavate”
What does “excavate” mean?
excavate — v. to dig out and remove earth to find something buried. In Chinese: 挖掘，发掘.
How do you pronounce “excavate”?
excavate is pronounced /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · ca · vate.
Is “excavate” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. excavate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
