refine
/rɪˈfaɪn/
re · fine
rɪ · ˈfaɪn
English Definition
v. to improve something by making small changes
Significado en Español
refinar, mejorar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tinh chế, cải thiện
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “refine”:
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A
coarsen
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B
complicate
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C
improve
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D
worsen
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C — improve.
“refine” means v. to improve something by making small changes
Common questions about “refine”
What does “refine” mean?
refine — v. to improve something by making small changes. In Chinese: 精炼，改善.
How do you pronounce “refine”?
refine is pronounced /rɪˈfaɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · fine.
Is “refine” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. refine appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
