erupt
/ɪˈrʌpt/
e · rupt
ɪ · ˈrʌpt
English Definition
v. burst out violently
Significado en Español
erupcionar, estallar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phun trào, bùng nổ
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Example Sentence
The volcano erupted last year.
火山去年喷发。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e(exit)+rupt(break)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “erupt”?
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A
Explode
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B
Whisper
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C
Decide
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D
Repair
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A — Explode.
“erupt” means v. burst out violently
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Scientists warned that the volcano could ______ at any moment.
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A
freeze
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B
settle
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C
calm
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D
erupt
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D — erupt.
“erupt” means v. burst out violently
Common questions about “erupt”
What does “erupt” mean?
erupt — v. burst out violently. In Chinese: 爆发，喷发.
How do you pronounce “erupt”?
erupt is pronounced /ɪˈrʌpt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: e · rupt.
How do you use “erupt” in a sentence?
The volcano erupted last year. (火山去年喷发。)
What are synonyms for “erupt”?
explode, burst — all close in meaning to erupt (v. burst out violently).
Is “erupt” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. erupt appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “erupt”?
e(exit)+rupt(break)
