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reject

/rɪˈdʒekt/
re · ject rɪ · ˈdʒekt
English Definition
v. refuse, turn down
中文释义
拒绝，不接受
Significado en Español
rechazar, desechar
한국어 뜻
거절하다, 기각하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
từ chối, loại bỏ
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Example Sentence

Her proposal was rejected.

她的提案被拒绝了。

Synonyms
refuse decline
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(return)+ject(throw)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is closest in meaning to “reject”: Despite his heartfelt proposal, the board decided to reject his plan for the new community center.

  1. A accept
  2. B consider
  3. C dismiss
  4. D negotiate
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C — dismiss. “reject” means v. refuse, turn down

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The picky editor decided to ______ the poorly written story.

  1. A accept
  2. B reject
  3. C welcome
  4. D approve
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B — reject. “reject” means v. refuse, turn down

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Common questions about “reject”

What does “reject” mean?

reject — v. refuse, turn down. In Chinese: 拒绝，不接受.

How do you pronounce “reject”?

reject is pronounced /rɪˈdʒekt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · ject.

How do you use “reject” in a sentence?

Her proposal was rejected. (她的提案被拒绝了。)

What are synonyms for “reject”?

refuse, decline — all close in meaning to reject (v. refuse, turn down).

Is “reject” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. reject appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “reject”?

re(return)+ject(throw)

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