abscond
/æbˈskɒnd/
ab · scond
/æb · ˈskɒnd/
English Definition
v. to flee; escape; run away
Significado en Español
fugarse, escapar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bỏ trốn, lẩn trốn
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Example Sentence
The suspect managed to abscond with the stolen money.
嫌疑人设法带着赃款潜逃了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab-(leave) + scond(hide) → abscond.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “abscond”?
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A
Depart
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B
Enrich
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C
Illuminate
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D
Repair
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A — Depart.
“abscond” means v. to flee; escape; run away
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The dishonest treasurer tried to ______ with all of the company's money.
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A
return
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B
abscond
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C
remain
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D
surrender
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B — abscond.
“abscond” means v. to flee; escape; run away
Common questions about “abscond”
What does “abscond” mean?
abscond — v. to flee; escape; run away. In Chinese: 潜逃；逃跑.
How do you pronounce “abscond”?
abscond is pronounced /æbˈskɒnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ab · scond.
How do you use “abscond” in a sentence?
The suspect managed to abscond with the stolen money. (嫌疑人设法带着赃款潜逃了。)
What are synonyms for “abscond”?
flee, escape — all close in meaning to abscond (v. to flee; escape; run away).
Is “abscond” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. abscond appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abscond”?
ab-(leave) + scond(hide) → abscond.
