English Definition
n. military attack for capture
Significado en Español
asedio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cuộc vây hãm
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siege(encirclement attack)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “siege”: After a prolonged _______, the fortified city finally surrendered to the invading forces.
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A
retreat
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B
siege
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C
truce
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D
victory
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B — siege.
“siege” means n. military attack for capture
Common questions about “siege”
What does “siege” mean?
siege — n. military attack for capture. In Chinese: 围攻，封锁.
How do you pronounce “siege”?
siege is pronounced /siːdʒ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: siege.
Is “siege” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. siege appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “siege”?
siege(encirclement attack)
