refute
/rɪˈfjuːt/
re · fute
rɪ · ˈfjuːt
English Definition
v. disprove; contradict; rebut
Significado en Español
refutar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bác bỏ, phản bác
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(anti) + fute (strike, Latin refutare) → refute.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “refute”?
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A
Confirm
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B
Deny
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C
Explain
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D
Fabricate
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B — Deny.
“refute” means v. disprove; contradict; rebut
Common questions about “refute”
What does “refute” mean?
refute — v. disprove; contradict; rebut. In Chinese: 反驳；驳斥.
How do you pronounce “refute”?
refute is pronounced /rɪˈfjuːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · fute.
Is “refute” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. refute appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “refute”?
re-(anti) + fute (strike, Latin refutare) → refute.
