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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
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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”:

  1. A Carve
  2. B Slide
  3. C Push
  4. D Paint
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A — Carve. “gouge” means v. to dig out; to overcharge

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Dishonest sellers often ______ desperate customers during a sudden crisis.

  1. A gouge
  2. B reward
  3. C assist
  4. D refund
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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 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “gouge”?

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

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