intercept
/ˌɪntərˈsept/
in · ter · cept
ˌɪn · tər · ˈsept
English Definition
v. stop or seize before arrival
Significado en Español
interceptar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chặn, đánh chặn
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Example Sentence
The police intercepted the car.
警察拦下了车。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
inter(middle)+cept(take)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “intercept”:
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A
capture
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B
ignore
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C
eliminate
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D
avoid
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A — capture.
“intercept” means v. stop or seize before arrival
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The goalkeeper leaped high to ______ the powerful shot at the goal.
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A
release
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B
deliver
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C
intercept
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D
allow
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C — intercept.
“intercept” means v. stop or seize before arrival
Common questions about “intercept”
What does “intercept” mean?
intercept — v. stop or seize before arrival. In Chinese: 拦截，截获.
How do you pronounce “intercept”?
intercept is pronounced /ˌɪntərˈsept/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · ter · cept.
How do you use “intercept” in a sentence?
The police intercepted the car. (警察拦下了车。)
What are synonyms for “intercept”?
stop, block — all close in meaning to intercept (v. stop or seize before arrival).
Is “intercept” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. intercept appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “intercept”?
inter(middle)+cept(take)
