repeal
/rɪˈpiːl/
re · peal
rɪ · ˈpiːl
English Definition
v. cancel, withdraw law
Significado en Español
revocar, derogar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bãi bỏ, hủy bỏ
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Example Sentence
The law was repealed.
法律被废除了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(anti)+peal(call)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “repeal”:
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A
Enact
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B
Abolish
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C
Maintain
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D
Implement
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B — Abolish.
“repeal” means v. cancel, withdraw law
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Lawmakers finally voted to ______ the unpopular old rule.
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A
repeal
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B
enforce
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C
obey
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D
create
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A — repeal.
“repeal” means v. cancel, withdraw law
Common questions about “repeal”
What does “repeal” mean?
repeal — v. cancel, withdraw law. In Chinese: 撤销，废除（法律）.
How do you pronounce “repeal”?
repeal is pronounced /rɪˈpiːl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · peal.
How do you use “repeal” in a sentence?
The law was repealed. (法律被废除了。)
What are synonyms for “repeal”?
revoke, abolish — all close in meaning to repeal (v. cancel, withdraw law).
Is “repeal” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. repeal appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “repeal”?
re(anti)+peal(call)
