descent
/dɪˈsent/
de · scent
dɪ · ˈsent
English Definition
n. downward movement
Significado en Español
descenso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự xuống, sự giảm
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Example Sentence
The plane began its descent.
飞机开始下降。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(down)+scent(climb)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “descent” as used in the sentence: “The hikers began their descent from the mountain at sunrise.”
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A
ascent
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B
decline
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C
rise
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D
peak
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B — decline.
“descent” means n. downward movement
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The plane began its slow ______ toward the runway.
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A
climb
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B
rise
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C
descent
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D
ascent
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C — descent.
“descent” means n. downward movement
Common questions about “descent”
What does “descent” mean?
descent — n. downward movement. In Chinese: 下降.
How do you pronounce “descent”?
descent is pronounced /dɪˈsent/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · scent.
How do you use “descent” in a sentence?
The plane began its descent. (飞机开始下降。)
What are synonyms for “descent”?
fall, decline — all close in meaning to descent (n. downward movement).
Is “descent” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. descent appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “descent”?
de(down)+scent(climb)
