Upper
ISEE Prep  /  Words  /  Upper  /  excise

excise

/ˈɛkˌsaɪz/
ex · cise ˈɛk · ˌsaɪz
English Definition
v. to remove by cutting
中文释义
切除
Significado en Español
extirpar, eliminar
한국어 뜻
절제하다, 제거하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cắt bỏ, loại bỏ
Show meaning in
Example Sentence

The surgeon had to excise the tumor to prevent it from spreading.

外科医生不得不切除肿瘤以防止其扩散。

Synonyms
cut remove delete eliminate
💡
Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(outside) + cise(cut).
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “excise”:

  1. A insert
  2. B add
  3. C attach
  4. D extract
Show answer

D — extract. “excise” means v. to remove by cutting

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In order to save the tree, the gardener had to ______ the diseased branches.

  1. A excise
  2. B decorate
  3. C plant
  4. D water
Show answer

A — excise. “excise” means v. to remove by cutting

Common questions about “excise”

What does “excise” mean?

excise — v. to remove by cutting. In Chinese: 切除.

How do you pronounce “excise”?

excise is pronounced /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · cise.

How do you use “excise” in a sentence?

The surgeon had to excise the tumor to prevent it from spreading. (外科医生不得不切除肿瘤以防止其扩散。)

What are synonyms for “excise”?

cut, remove, delete, eliminate — all close in meaning to excise (v. to remove by cutting).

Is “excise” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. excise appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “excise”?

ex(outside) + cise(cut).

Progress / 学习进度
299 / 804
37% through this level
Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)
⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App,持续跟进你的学习进度。