repel
/rɪˈpɛl/
re · pel
rɪ · ˈpɛl
English Definition
v. to drive or force back or away
Significado en Español
repeler, rechazar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đẩy lùi, xua đuổi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again) + pel(push) → push away
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “repel” as it''s used in this sentence: The army was able to repel the enemy forces successfully.
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A
attract
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B
repulse
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C
welcome
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D
embrace
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B — repulse.
“repel” means v. to drive or force back or away
Common questions about “repel”
What does “repel” mean?
repel — v. to drive or force back or away. In Chinese: 驱逐, 排斥.
How do you pronounce “repel”?
repel is pronounced /rɪˈpɛl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · pel.
Is “repel” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. repel appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “repel”?
re(again) + pel(push) → push away
