extinguish
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
ex · tin · guish
ɪk · ˈstɪŋ · ɡwɪʃ
English Definition
v. to put out a fire or light
Significado en Español
extinguir, apagar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dập tắt, tắt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “extinguish”:
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A
light
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B
ignite
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C
quench
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D
kindle
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C — quench.
“extinguish” means v. to put out a fire or light
Common questions about “extinguish”
What does “extinguish” mean?
extinguish — v. to put out a fire or light. In Chinese: 熄灭.
How do you pronounce “extinguish”?
extinguish is pronounced /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · tin · guish.
Is “extinguish” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. extinguish appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
