provoke
/prəˈvoʊk/
pro · voke
prə · ˈvoʊk
English Definition
v. trigger, make angry
Significado en Español
provocar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khiêu khích, chọc tức
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Example Sentence
The comment provoked laughter.
评论引发了笑声。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro(before)+voke(shout)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “provoke”?
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A
Calm
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B
Incite
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C
Ignore
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D
Hinder
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B — Incite.
“provoke” means v. trigger, make angry
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Teasing the dog again and again will only ______ it to bite.
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A
provoke
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B
calm
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C
soothe
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D
comfort
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A — provoke.
“provoke” means v. trigger, make angry
Common questions about “provoke”
What does “provoke” mean?
provoke — v. trigger, make angry. In Chinese: 激怒，挑衅.
How do you pronounce “provoke”?
provoke is pronounced /prəˈvoʊk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pro · voke.
How do you use “provoke” in a sentence?
The comment provoked laughter. (评论引发了笑声。)
What are synonyms for “provoke”?
irritate, incite — all close in meaning to provoke (v. trigger, make angry).
Is “provoke” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. provoke appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “provoke”?
pro(before)+voke(shout)
