transmute
/trænzˈmjuːt/
trans · mute
trænz · ˈmjuːt
English Definition
v. transform; change; convert
Significado en Español
transmutar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
biến đổi, chuyển hóa
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
trans-(change) + mute(change) → make change, transform.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the synonym of the word “transmute” as used in the following sentence? The alchemist sought to transmute common metals into gold.
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A
Transform
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B
Isolate
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C
Mimic
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D
Divide
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A — Transform.
“transmute” means v. transform; change; convert
Common questions about “transmute”
What does “transmute” mean?
transmute — v. transform; change; convert. In Chinese: 改变；转化.
How do you pronounce “transmute”?
transmute is pronounced /trænzˈmjuːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: trans · mute.
Is “transmute” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. transmute appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “transmute”?
trans-(change) + mute(change) → make change, transform.
