quarantine
/ˈkwɒɹ.ən.taɪn/
Group 28Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (noun)
- A state of isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease GRE
- (verb)
- To impose isolation on GRE
Example in Context
The outbreak prompted authorities to quarantine the affected area, restricting movement in and out for a period of three weeks.
Synonyms
isolateconfineseparate
Etymology
Originally meaning forty days of isolation to prevent disease.
- quaranta (Italian) — forty
Memory Aid
🌽Sounds like “corn teen”
When a TEEN gets stuck at home for forty days with only CORN to eat, it’s a QUARANTINE nightmare!
Visual Association
🚷A person peering out of a window, surrounded by corn, illustrating the loneliness of quarantine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “quarantine” mean on the GRE?
quarantine (noun) means “A state of isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease”. The outbreak prompted authorities to quarantine the affected area, restricting movement in and out for a period of three weeks.
How to remember “quarantine” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “quarantine” sounds like “corn teen”. When a TEEN gets stuck at home for forty days with only CORN to eat, it’s a QUARANTINE nightmare!
What are synonyms for “quarantine”?
Common synonyms: isolate, confine, separate.