secede
/sɪˈsiːd/
se · cede
sɪ · ˈsiːd
English Definition
v. withdraw separate leave
Significado en Español
separarse, retirarse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tách ra, rút khỏi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
se- (leave) + cede (go) → to secede, withdraw.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the synonym of “secede” as used in the following sentence? “The southern states decided to secede from the Union, leading to the Civil War.”
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A
Join
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B
Separate
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C
Combine
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D
Include
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B — Separate.
“secede” means v. withdraw separate leave
Common questions about “secede”
What does “secede” mean?
secede — v. withdraw separate leave. In Chinese: 脱离；退出.
How do you pronounce “secede”?
secede is pronounced /sɪˈsiːd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: se · cede.
Is “secede” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. secede appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “secede”?
se- (leave) + cede (go) → to secede, withdraw.
