appropriate
/əˈproʊpriət/
ap · pro · pri · ate
ə · ˈproʊ · pri · ət
English Definition
adj. proper, suitable
Significado en Español
apropiado, adecuado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thích hợp, phù hợp
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ap(to)+propri(own)+ate(adj).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to “appropriate”:
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A
Suitable
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B
Rude
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C
Vague
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D
Expensive
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A — Suitable.
“appropriate” means adj. proper, suitable
Common questions about “appropriate”
What does “appropriate” mean?
appropriate — adj. proper, suitable. In Chinese: 适当的，合适的.
How do you pronounce “appropriate”?
appropriate is pronounced /əˈproʊpriət/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ap · pro · pri · ate.
Is “appropriate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. appropriate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “appropriate”?
ap(to)+propri(own)+ate(adj).
