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segregate

/ˈseɡrəˌɡāt/
seg · re · gate ˈseɡ · rə · ˌɡeɪt
English Definition
v. to separate or set apart from others or from the main group
中文释义
v. 分离,隔离
Significado en Español
segregar, separar
한국어 뜻
분리하다, 격리하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phân biệt, tách biệt
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Example Sentence

The policy was implemented to segregate students based on their proficiency levels.

该政策的实施是为了根据学生的能力水平进行分离。

Synonyms
isolate divide separate partition
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
se(separate) + greg(group) + ate(verb suffix) → to segregate, isolate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym for “segregate”?

  1. A connect
  2. B isolate
  3. C combine
  4. D gather
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B — isolate. “segregate” means v. to separate or set apart from others or from the main group

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

It is deeply wrong to ______ people simply because of the color of their skin.

  1. A unite
  2. B segregate
  3. C mix
  4. D combine
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B — segregate. “segregate” means v. to separate or set apart from others or from the main group

Common questions about “segregate”

What does “segregate” mean?

segregate — v. to separate or set apart from others or from the main group. In Chinese: v. 分离,隔离.

How do you pronounce “segregate”?

segregate is pronounced /ˈseɡrəˌɡāt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: seg · re · gate.

How do you use “segregate” in a sentence?

The policy was implemented to segregate students based on their proficiency levels. (该政策的实施是为了根据学生的能力水平进行分离。)

What are synonyms for “segregate”?

isolate, divide, separate, partition — all close in meaning to segregate (v. to separate or set apart from others or from the main group).

Is “segregate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. segregate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “segregate”?

se(separate) + greg(group) + ate(verb suffix) → to segregate, isolate.

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