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proscribe

//prəˈskraɪb//
English Definition
To forbid; denounce.
中文释义
禁止;排斥
Example Sentence

The style guide proscribes abbreviations in titles, though it allows them freely in tables and figure captions.

该体例手册禁止在标题中使用缩写,但允许在表格和图注中自由使用。

Synonyms
prohibit forbid ban
Antonyms
permit authorize
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro(前) + scribe(写) → 公告列为禁物。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “proscribe”?

  1. A To forbid; denounce.
  2. B To decorate; to add fictitious detail.
  3. C To express disapproval of; belittle.
  4. D To place side by side for contrast.
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A — To forbid; denounce.. “proscribe” means To forbid; denounce..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To forbid; denounce.”?

  1. A embellish
  2. B juxtapose
  3. C proscribe
  4. D deprecate
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C — proscribe. “proscribe” means To forbid; denounce..

Common questions about “proscribe”

What does “proscribe” mean?

proscribe — To forbid; denounce.. In Chinese: 禁止;排斥.

How do you pronounce “proscribe”?

proscribe is pronounced //prəˈskraɪb//.

How is “proscribe” used in a sentence?

The style guide proscribes abbreviations in titles, though it allows them freely in tables and figure captions. (该体例手册禁止在标题中使用缩写,但允许在表格和图注中自由使用。)

What are synonyms for “proscribe”?

prohibit, forbid, ban — all close in meaning to proscribe (To forbid; denounce.).

What is the opposite of “proscribe”?

permit, authorize — each the opposite of proscribe (To forbid; denounce.).

Is “proscribe” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. proscribe is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. 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 “proscribe”?

pro(前) + scribe(写) → 公告列为禁物。

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