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gouge

/ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge ɡaʊdʒ

English Definition

v. to dig out; to overcharge

中文释义

挖出，凿出

Significado en Español

sacar, extraer

한국어 뜻

파내다, 도려내다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

đào ra, khoét ra

Example Sentence

The car accident left a deep gouge in the side of the road.

车祸在路边留下了一道深深的凹痕。

Synonyms

(v.) Scoop out excavate (n.) Chisel

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

From French gouge (chisel), to gouge, dig out.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “gouge”:

A Slide
B Push
C Paint
D Carve

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D — Carve. “gouge” means v. to dig out; to overcharge

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Dishonest sellers often ______ desperate customers during a sudden crisis.

A gouge
B reward
C assist
D refund

Show answer

A — gouge. “gouge” means v. to dig out; to overcharge

Common questions about “gouge”

What does “gouge” mean?

gouge — v. to dig out; to overcharge. In Chinese: 挖出，凿出.

How do you pronounce “gouge”?

gouge is pronounced /ɡaʊdʒ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: gouge.

How do you use “gouge” in a sentence?

The car accident left a deep gouge in the side of the road. (车祸在路边留下了一道深深的凹痕。)

What are synonyms for “gouge”?

(v.) Scoop out, excavate, (n.) Chisel — all close in meaning to gouge (v. to dig out; to overcharge).

Is “gouge” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. gouge appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “gouge”?

From French gouge (chisel), to gouge, dig out.

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