preclude
/prɪˈkluːd/
pre · clude
prɪ · ˈkluːd
English Definition
v. to prevent something from happening
Significado en Español
impedir, excluir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngăn chặn, loại trừ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre(In front of)+clude(Close) → Preemptively close → Block, hinder
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Synonym: The heavy rain might preclude our picnic plans this weekend.
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A
allow
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B
deny
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C
prevent
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D
encourage
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C — prevent.
“preclude” means v. to prevent something from happening
Common questions about “preclude”
What does “preclude” mean?
preclude — v. to prevent something from happening. In Chinese: 阻止，妨碍.
How do you pronounce “preclude”?
preclude is pronounced /prɪˈkluːd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pre · clude.
Is “preclude” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. preclude appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “preclude”?
pre(In front of)+clude(Close) → Preemptively close → Block, hinder
