revoke
/rɪˈvoʊk/
re · voke
rɪ · ˈvoʊk
English Definition
v. to officially cancel or take back something (such as a law, license, or agreement)
Significado en Español
revocar, anular
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hủy bỏ, thu hồi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(backward) + voc(call, speak) + -e → call back → revoke
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “revoke”?
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A
implement
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B
approve
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C
cancel
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D
postpone
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C — cancel.
“revoke” means v. to officially cancel or take back something (such as a law, license, or agreement)
Common questions about “revoke”
What does “revoke” mean?
revoke — v. to officially cancel or take back something (such as a law, license, or agreement). In Chinese: 撤销，废除.
How do you pronounce “revoke”?
revoke is pronounced /rɪˈvoʊk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · voke.
Is “revoke” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. revoke appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “revoke”?
re-(backward) + voc(call, speak) + -e → call back → revoke
