perish
/ˈperɪʃ/
per · ish
ˈper · ɪʃ
English Definition
v. die, be destroyed
Significado en Español
perecer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiêu vong, chết
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
perish(death)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to perish.
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A
flourish
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B
survive
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C
expire
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D
build
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C — expire.
“perish” means v. die, be destroyed
Common questions about “perish”
What does “perish” mean?
perish — v. die, be destroyed. In Chinese: 毁灭，死亡.
How do you pronounce “perish”?
perish is pronounced /ˈperɪʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: per · ish.
Is “perish” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. perish appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “perish”?
perish(death)
