recoil
/rɪˈkɔɪl/
re · coil
rɪ · ˈkɔɪl
English Definition
v. draw back in fear
Significado en Español
retroceso, retroceder
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
She recoiled at the sight.
她见状退缩了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(return)+coil(curl)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “recoil”:
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A
flinch
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B
advance
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C
approach
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D
charge
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A — flinch.
“recoil” means v. draw back in fear
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the face of unexpected danger, she could only _____ in fear.
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A
advance
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B
recoil
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C
celebrate
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D
ponder
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B — recoil.
“recoil” means v. draw back in fear
Common questions about “recoil”
What does “recoil” mean?
recoil — v. draw back in fear. In Chinese: 弹回，退缩.
How do you pronounce “recoil”?
recoil is pronounced /rɪˈkɔɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · coil.
How do you use “recoil” in a sentence?
She recoiled at the sight. (她见状退缩了。)
What are synonyms for “recoil”?
shrink, retreat — all close in meaning to recoil (v. draw back in fear).
Is “recoil” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. recoil appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “recoil”?
re(return)+coil(curl)
