excise
/ˈɛkˌsaɪz/
ex · cise
ˈɛk · ˌsaɪz
English Definition
v. to remove by cutting
Significado en Español
extirpar, eliminar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cắt bỏ, loại bỏ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(outside) + cise(cut).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In order to save the tree, the gardener had to ______ the diseased branches.
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A
excise
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B
decorate
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C
plant
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D
water
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A — excise.
“excise” means v. to remove by cutting
Common questions about “excise”
What does “excise” mean?
excise — v. to remove by cutting. In Chinese: 切除.
How do you pronounce “excise”?
excise is pronounced /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · cise.
Is “excise” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. excise appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “excise”?
ex(outside) + cise(cut).
