variegate
/ˈverɪɪɡeɪt/
var · i · e · gate
ˈver · ɪ · ɪ · ɡeɪt
English Definition
v. diversify, add variety
Significado en Español
abigarrado, variado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm đa dạng, làm loang lổ
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Example Sentence
The garden was variegated with flowers.
花园种满各色花朵。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
variance (variety) + gate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is most similar in meaning to “variegate”?
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A
Adorn
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B
Simplify
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C
Untangle
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D
Diminish
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A — Adorn.
“variegate” means v. diversify, add variety
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The gardener chose many colors to ______ the once-plain flower bed.
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A
simplify
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B
dull
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C
flatten
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D
variegate
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D — variegate.
“variegate” means v. diversify, add variety
Common questions about “variegate”
What does “variegate” mean?
variegate — v. diversify, add variety. In Chinese: 使多样化，使斑驳.
How do you pronounce “variegate”?
variegate is pronounced /ˈverɪɪɡeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: var · i · e · gate.
How do you use “variegate” in a sentence?
The garden was variegated with flowers. (花园种满各色花朵。)
What are synonyms for “variegate”?
diversify, dapple — all close in meaning to variegate (v. diversify, add variety).
Is “variegate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. variegate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “variegate”?
variance (variety) + gate.
