exodus
/ˈɛksədəs/
ex · o · dus
ˈɛks · ə · dəs
English Definition
n. mass departure migration
Significado en Español
éxodo, emigración masiva
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cuộc di cư hàng loạt, sự rời đi ồ ạt
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Example Sentence
The exodus of refugees from the war-torn region was heartbreaking.
难民从战乱地区的大批离去令人心碎。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex-(out) + odus (road, Latin odus, Greek hodos) → large-scale departure, Book of Exodus
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “exodus”:
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A
arrival
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B
entrance
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C
return
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D
migration
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D — migration.
“exodus” means n. mass departure migration
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In many cities, the end of the holiday season prompts an exodus of tourists who ______.
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A
arrive
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B
decorate
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C
depart
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D
purchase
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C — depart.
“exodus” means n. mass departure migration
Common questions about “exodus”
What does “exodus” mean?
exodus — n. mass departure migration. In Chinese: 大批离去，外迁.
How do you pronounce “exodus”?
exodus is pronounced /ˈɛksədəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ex · o · dus.
How do you use “exodus” in a sentence?
The exodus of refugees from the war-torn region was heartbreaking. (难民从战乱地区的大批离去令人心碎。)
What are synonyms for “exodus”?
mass departure, migration — all close in meaning to exodus (n. mass departure migration).
Is “exodus” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. exodus appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “exodus”?
ex-(out) + odus (road, Latin odus, Greek hodos) → large-scale departure, Book of Exodus
