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repel

/rɪˈpɛl/
re · pel rɪ · ˈpɛl
English Definition
v. to drive or force back or away
中文释义
驱逐, 排斥
Significado en Español
repeler, rechazar
한국어 뜻
격퇴하다, 반발하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đẩy lùi, xua đuổi
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Example Sentence

The strong scent of the flowers could repel certain insects.

这些花的浓烈香味可能会驱逐某些昆虫。

Synonyms
repulse deter fend off ward off
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again) + pel(push) → push away
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “repel” as it''s used in this sentence: The army was able to repel the enemy forces successfully.

  1. A attract
  2. B repulse
  3. C welcome
  4. D embrace
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B — repulse. “repel” means v. to drive or force back or away

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A strong stone fence was built to ______ the invading enemy soldiers.

  1. A attract
  2. B welcome
  3. C invite
  4. D repel
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D — repel. “repel” means v. to drive or force back or away

Common questions about “repel”

What does “repel” mean?

repel — v. to drive or force back or away. In Chinese: 驱逐, 排斥.

How do you pronounce “repel”?

repel is pronounced /rɪˈpɛl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · pel.

How do you use “repel” in a sentence?

The strong scent of the flowers could repel certain insects. (这些花的浓烈香味可能会驱逐某些昆虫。)

What are synonyms for “repel”?

repulse, deter, fend off, ward off — all close in meaning to repel (v. to drive or force back or away).

Is “repel” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. repel appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “repel”?

re(again) + pel(push) → push away

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