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decipher

/dɪˈsaɪfər/
de · ci · pher dɪ · ˈsaɪ · fər
English Definition
v. decode, figure out
中文释义
破译，解读
Significado en Español
descifrar, interpretar
한국어 뜻
해독하다, 해석하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giải mã, dịch
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Example Sentence

I can’t decipher his handwriting.

我看不懂他的字。

Synonyms
decode interpret
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(from)+cipher(code)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is the best synonym for “decipher” in the following sentence? The archaeologist worked tirelessly to decipher the ancient scripts found in the ruin.

  1. A transcribe
  2. B interpret
  3. C replace
  4. D destroy
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B — interpret. “decipher” means v. decode, figure out

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It took the experts many weeks to ______ the ancient secret code.

  1. A scramble
  2. B decipher
  3. C encode
  4. D confuse
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B — decipher. “decipher” means v. decode, figure out

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Common questions about “decipher”

What does “decipher” mean?

decipher — v. decode, figure out. In Chinese: 破译，解读.

How do you pronounce “decipher”?

decipher is pronounced /dɪˈsaɪfər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · ci · pher.

How do you use “decipher” in a sentence?

I can’t decipher his handwriting. (我看不懂他的字。)

What are synonyms for “decipher”?

decode, interpret — all close in meaning to decipher (v. decode, figure out).

Is “decipher” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. decipher appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “decipher”?

de(from)+cipher(code)

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