abrogate
/ˈæbrəɡeɪt/
ab · ro · gate
ˈæb · rə · ɡeɪt
English Definition
v. abolish; cancel; repeal
Significado en Español
abolir, anular
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bãi bỏ, hủy bỏ
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Example Sentence
The government decided to abrogate the old law.
政府决定废除旧法律。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab-(away) + rog(demand) + ate→ to abrogate, abolish.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is the best synonym for “abrogate”?
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A
Continue
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B
Abolish
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C
Enforce
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D
Support
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B — Abolish.
“abrogate” means v. abolish; cancel; repeal
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The new government promised to ______ the old and deeply unfair laws.
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A
enforce
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B
uphold
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C
establish
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D
abrogate
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D — abrogate.
“abrogate” means v. abolish; cancel; repeal
Common questions about “abrogate”
What does “abrogate” mean?
abrogate — v. abolish; cancel; repeal. In Chinese: 废除，取消.
How do you pronounce “abrogate”?
abrogate is pronounced /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ab · ro · gate.
How do you use “abrogate” in a sentence?
The government decided to abrogate the old law. (政府决定废除旧法律。)
What are synonyms for “abrogate”?
repeal, revoke, abolish — all close in meaning to abrogate (v. abolish; cancel; repeal).
Is “abrogate” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. abrogate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abrogate”?
ab-(away) + rog(demand) + ate→ to abrogate, abolish.
