sequester
verb
To isolate or hide away; to take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid; to set apart or withdraw into solitude.
Etymology
From Latin sequestrare meaning "to place in safekeeping," from sequester (trustee, mediator), originally "follower."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The jury was sequestered during the high-profile trial."
- 2.
"She sequestered herself in the cabin to finish writing her novel."
- 3.
"Carbon sequestration removes CO2 from the atmosphere."
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Fun Fact
Carbon sequestration is crucial for fighting climate change. Forests, oceans, and soil naturally sequester carbon, while scientists are developing artificial methods to capture and store CO2 underground.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (S, E, Q, U, E, S, T, E, R)
Scrabble Value: 18 points
Tip: Words ending in "ER" are often good scoring opportunities.
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