incise
/ɪnˈsaɪz/
in · cise
ɪn · ˈsaɪz
English Definition
v. to cut; carve; engrave
Significado en Español
incidir, cortar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cắt, khắc
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Example Sentence
The surgeon had to incise the skin to remove the tumor.
外科医生必须切开皮肤来切除肿瘤。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in- (into) + cise (cut) → cut open
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “incise”.
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A
Sculpt
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B
Slice
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C
Shade
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D
Scatter
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B — Slice.
“incise” means v. to cut; carve; engrave
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The sculptor used a sharp tool to ______ delicate patterns into the smooth stone.
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A
incise
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B
smooth
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C
polish
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D
erase
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A — incise.
“incise” means v. to cut; carve; engrave
Common questions about “incise”
What does “incise” mean?
incise — v. to cut; carve; engrave. In Chinese: 切开；刻入.
How do you pronounce “incise”?
incise is pronounced /ɪnˈsaɪz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · cise.
How do you use “incise” in a sentence?
The surgeon had to incise the skin to remove the tumor. (外科医生必须切开皮肤来切除肿瘤。)
What are synonyms for “incise”?
cut, carve — all close in meaning to incise (v. to cut; carve; engrave).
Is “incise” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. incise appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “incise”?
in- (into) + cise (cut) → cut open
