rescind
/rɪˈsɪnd/
re · scind
rɪ · ˈsɪnd
English Definition
v. cancel revoke withdraw
Significado en Español
rescindir, revocar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hủy bỏ, bãi bỏ
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Example Sentence
The company decided to rescind its offer of employment.
公司决定撤销就业机会。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(back) + scind (cut, divide) → abolish, cancel.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “rescind”:
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A
enforce
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B
validate
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C
nullify
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D
approve
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C — nullify.
“rescind” means v. cancel revoke withdraw
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The board voted to ______ the unpopular rule they had only just passed.
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A
rescind
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B
enforce
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C
uphold
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D
approve
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A — rescind.
“rescind” means v. cancel revoke withdraw
Common questions about “rescind”
What does “rescind” mean?
rescind — v. cancel revoke withdraw. In Chinese: 撤销；废除.
How do you pronounce “rescind”?
rescind is pronounced /rɪˈsɪnd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · scind.
How do you use “rescind” in a sentence?
The company decided to rescind its offer of employment. (公司决定撤销就业机会。)
What are synonyms for “rescind”?
revoke, cancel — all close in meaning to rescind (v. cancel revoke withdraw).
Is “rescind” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. rescind appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rescind”?
re-(back) + scind (cut, divide) → abolish, cancel.
