English Definition
n. a place where people are kept as punishment for a crime
Significado en Español
cárcel, prisión
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhà tù, trại giam
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “jail”:
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A
sanctuary
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B
refuge
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C
prison
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D
haven
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C — prison.
“jail” means n. a place where people are kept as punishment for a crime
Common questions about “jail”
What does “jail” mean?
jail — n. a place where people are kept as punishment for a crime. In Chinese: 监狱.
How do you pronounce “jail”?
jail is pronounced /dʒeɪl/. It breaks into 1 syllable: jail.
Is “jail” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. jail appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
