adjust
/əˈdʒʌst/
ad · just
ə · ˈdʒʌst
English Definition
v. to change something slightly to make it fit or work better
Significado en Español
ajustar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
điều chỉnh
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “adjust”:
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A
ignore
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B
break
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C
modify
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D
discard
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C — modify.
“adjust” means v. to change something slightly to make it fit or work better
Common questions about “adjust”
What does “adjust” mean?
adjust — v. to change something slightly to make it fit or work better. In Chinese: 调整，调节.
How do you pronounce “adjust”?
adjust is pronounced /əˈdʒʌst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ad · just.
Is “adjust” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. adjust appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
