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barren

/ˈbærən/

bar · ren ˈbær · ən

English Definition

adj. unable to produce, empty

中文释义

贫瘠的，不育的

Significado en Español

estéril, árido

한국어 뜻

불모의, 메마른

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

cằn cỗi, không sinh sản

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

bar(obstacle)+ren(person).

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym for “barren” as used in this sentence: “The land was barren and unable to produce any crops.”

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B — unproductive. “barren” means adj. unable to produce, empty

What does “barren” mean?

barren — adj. unable to produce, empty. In Chinese: 贫瘠的，不育的.

How do you pronounce “barren”?

barren is pronounced /ˈbærən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bar · ren.

Is “barren” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. barren appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “barren”?

bar(obstacle)+ren(person).

Progress / 学习进度

55 / 615

9% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 615 (0%)

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