digress
/daɪˈɡres/
di · gress
daɪ · ˈɡres
English Definition
v. get off topic
Significado en Español
divagar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lạc đề, đi lệch chủ đề
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Example Sentence
Don’t digress from the subject.
别偏离主题。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
di(separate)+gress(go)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In his speech, the professor tended to digress frequently, which frustrated the audience. What does “digress” most nearly mean?
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A
focus
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B
deviate
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C
enhance
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D
simplify
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B — deviate.
“digress” means v. get off topic
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The professor tended to ______ into long stories about his travels.
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A
focus
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B
digress
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C
concentrate
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D
summarize
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B — digress.
“digress” means v. get off topic
Common questions about “digress”
What does “digress” mean?
digress — v. get off topic. In Chinese: 离题，跑题.
How do you pronounce “digress”?
digress is pronounced /daɪˈɡres/. It breaks into 2 syllables: di · gress.
How do you use “digress” in a sentence?
Don’t digress from the subject. (别偏离主题。)
What are synonyms for “digress”?
deviate, stray — all close in meaning to digress (v. get off topic).
Is “digress” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. digress appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “digress”?
di(separate)+gress(go)
