perish
/ˈperɪʃ/
per · ish
ˈper · ɪʃ
English Definition
v. die, be destroyed
Significado en Español
perecer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiêu vong, chết
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Example Sentence
Many plants perished in the drought.
许多植物旱死了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
perish(death)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to perish.
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A
flourish
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B
survive
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C
expire
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D
build
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C — expire.
“perish” means v. die, be destroyed
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Without water for many days, the crops began to ______ in the fields.
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A
thrive
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B
perish
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C
flourish
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D
bloom
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B — perish.
“perish” means v. die, be destroyed
Common questions about “perish”
What does “perish” mean?
perish — v. die, be destroyed. In Chinese: 毁灭，死亡.
How do you pronounce “perish”?
perish is pronounced /ˈperɪʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: per · ish.
How do you use “perish” in a sentence?
Many plants perished in the drought. (许多植物旱死了。)
What are synonyms for “perish”?
die, expire — all close in meaning to perish (v. die, be destroyed).
Is “perish” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. perish appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “perish”?
perish(death)
