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conceal

//kənˈsiːl//
English Definition
To hide; keep secret.
中文释义
隐藏;隐瞒;掩盖
Example Sentence

The chameleon's ability to conceal itself by changing color helps it avoid predators in the dense foliage.

变色龙通过改变颜色来隐藏自己的能力,帮助它在茂密的树叶中躲避捕食者。

Synonyms
hide cover mask
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(完全) + ceal(盖,如 ceiling 天花板) → 完全盖住 → 隐藏。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “conceal”?

  1. A To hide; keep secret.
  2. B Choose for a purpose
  3. C Put up with, allow
  4. D To pull up by the roots; displace.
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A — To hide; keep secret.. “conceal” means To hide; keep secret..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To hide; keep secret.”?

  1. A designate
  2. B uproot
  3. C tolerate
  4. D conceal
Show answer

D — conceal. “conceal” means To hide; keep secret..

Common questions about “conceal”

What does “conceal” mean?

conceal — To hide; keep secret.. In Chinese: 隐藏;隐瞒;掩盖.

How do you pronounce “conceal”?

conceal is pronounced //kənˈsiːl//.

How is “conceal” used in a sentence?

The chameleon's ability to conceal itself by changing color helps it avoid predators in the dense foliage. (变色龙通过改变颜色来隐藏自己的能力,帮助它在茂密的树叶中躲避捕食者。)

What are synonyms for “conceal”?

hide, cover, mask — all close in meaning to conceal (To hide; keep secret.).

What is the opposite of “conceal”?

reveal, expose — each the opposite of conceal (To hide; keep secret.).

Is “conceal” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. conceal is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “conceal”?

con(完全) + ceal(盖,如 ceiling 天花板) → 完全盖住 → 隐藏。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.