deplete
/dɪˈpliːt/
de · plete
dɪ · ˈpliːt
English Definition
v. use up
Significado en Español
agotar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cạn kiệt, làm cạn
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Example Sentence
The oil is being depleted.
石油正在消耗。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(down)+plete(fill)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “deplete”?
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A
Exhaust
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B
Repair
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C
Recycle
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D
Accumulate
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A — Exhaust.
“deplete” means v. use up
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Running the air conditioner all day can quickly ______ our electricity.
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A
deplete
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B
refill
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C
restore
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D
boost
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A — deplete.
“deplete” means v. use up
Common questions about “deplete”
What does “deplete” mean?
deplete — v. use up. In Chinese: 耗尽，用尽.
How do you pronounce “deplete”?
deplete is pronounced /dɪˈpliːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · plete.
How do you use “deplete” in a sentence?
The oil is being depleted. (石油正在消耗。)
What are synonyms for “deplete”?
exhaust, drain — all close in meaning to deplete (v. use up).
Is “deplete” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. deplete appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deplete”?
de(down)+plete(fill)
