English Definition
v. seize; extract; twist
Significado en Español
arrebatar, torcer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giành giật, xoắn lại
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
wrest (twist, Latin wrestan) → seize by force, distort.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “wrest”?
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A
grab
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B
release
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C
ignore
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D
create
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A — grab.
“wrest” means v. seize; extract; twist
Common questions about “wrest”
What does “wrest” mean?
wrest — v. seize; extract; twist. In Chinese: 费力夺取；扭曲.
How do you pronounce “wrest”?
wrest is pronounced /rɛst/. It breaks into 1 syllable: wrest.
Is “wrest” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. wrest appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “wrest”?
wrest (twist, Latin wrestan) → seize by force, distort.
