ancient
/ˈeɪnʃənt/
an · cient
ˈeɪn · ʃənt
English Definition
adj. very old
Significado en Español
antiguo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cổ đại, xưa
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anci(ancient)+ent(adjective)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “ancient”.
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A
Old
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B
Modern
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C
Bright
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Quick
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A — Old.
“ancient” means adj. very old
Common questions about “ancient”
What does “ancient” mean?
ancient — adj. very old. In Chinese: 古代的.
How do you pronounce “ancient”?
ancient is pronounced /ˈeɪnʃənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: an · cient.
Is “ancient” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. ancient appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ancient”?
anci(ancient)+ent(adjective)
