succumb
/səˈkʌm/
suc · cumb
sə · ˈkʌm
English Definition
v. give in, yield
Significado en Español
ceder, sucumbir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đầu hàng, chết vì
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
suc(under)+cumb(lying).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the face of enormous peer pressure, she decided she would not succumb.
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A
resist
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B
yield
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C
protest
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D
ignore
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B — yield.
“succumb” means v. give in, yield
Common questions about “succumb”
What does “succumb” mean?
succumb — v. give in, yield. In Chinese: 屈服，死于.
How do you pronounce “succumb”?
succumb is pronounced /səˈkʌm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: suc · cumb.
Is “succumb” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. succumb appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “succumb”?
suc(under)+cumb(lying).
