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oust

//aʊst//
English Definition
To drive out or expel from a position.
中文释义
驱逐;罢黜;取代
Example Sentence

A series of poor harvests and mismanagement led the cooperative's members to oust their long-serving director.

一连串的歉收和管理不善导致合作社成员罢免了任职多年的主任。

Synonyms
expel remove depose
Antonyms
install retain
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
联想 out → 把人赶出去 → 驱逐、罢免。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “oust”?

  1. A To rise above or go beyond the limits of
  2. B To weaken or damage something
  3. C To drive out or expel from a position.
  4. D To misinterpret; misunderstand; distort
Show answer

C — To drive out or expel from a position.. “oust” means To drive out or expel from a position..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To drive out or expel from a position.”?

  1. A misconstrue
  2. B transcend
  3. C oust
  4. D undermine
Show answer

C — oust. “oust” means To drive out or expel from a position..

Common questions about “oust”

What does “oust” mean?

oust — To drive out or expel from a position.. In Chinese: 驱逐;罢黜;取代.

How do you pronounce “oust”?

oust is pronounced //aʊst//.

How is “oust” used in a sentence?

A series of poor harvests and mismanagement led the cooperative's members to oust their long-serving director. (一连串的歉收和管理不善导致合作社成员罢免了任职多年的主任。)

What are synonyms for “oust”?

expel, remove, depose — all close in meaning to oust (To drive out or expel from a position.).

What is the opposite of “oust”?

install, retain — each the opposite of oust (To drive out or expel from a position.).

Is “oust” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. oust 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 “oust”?

联想 out → 把人赶出去 → 驱逐、罢免。

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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.