resist
/rɪˈzɪst/
re · sist
rɪ · ˈzɪst
English Definition
v. to fight against something or someone
Significado en Español
resistir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chống lại, kháng cự
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “resist”:
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A
comply
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B
oppose
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C
yield
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D
surrender
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B — oppose.
“resist” means v. to fight against something or someone
Common questions about “resist”
What does “resist” mean?
resist — v. to fight against something or someone. In Chinese: 抵抗，抗拒.
How do you pronounce “resist”?
resist is pronounced /rɪˈzɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · sist.
Is “resist” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. resist appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
