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appalling

/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/

ap · pall · ing /ə · ˈpɔːl · ɪŋ/

English Definition

adj. shocking terrible horrifying

中文释义

骇人听闻的，非常糟糕的

Significado en Español

espantoso, horrible

한국어 뜻

끔찍한, 지독한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

kinh khủng, tồi tệ

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

appall (dismay) + ing → appalling.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is closest in meaning to “appalling”:

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A — Terrifying. “appalling” means adj. shocking terrible horrifying

What does “appalling” mean?

appalling — adj. shocking terrible horrifying. In Chinese: 骇人听闻的，非常糟糕的.

How do you pronounce “appalling”?

appalling is pronounced /əˈpɔːlɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ap · pall · ing.

Is “appalling” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. appalling appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “appalling”?

appall (dismay) + ing → appalling.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)

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