belligerent
/bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
bel · lig · er · ent
bə · ˈlɪdʒ · ər · ənt
English Definition
adj. hostile, aggressive
Significado en Español
beligerante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hiếu chiến
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
belli(war)+gerent(shape/form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to: belligerent.
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A
Peaceful
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B
Aggressive
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C
Joyful
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D
Indifferent
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B — Aggressive.
“belligerent” means adj. hostile, aggressive
Common questions about “belligerent”
What does “belligerent” mean?
belligerent — adj. hostile, aggressive. In Chinese: 好斗的，交战的.
How do you pronounce “belligerent”?
belligerent is pronounced /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: bel · lig · er · ent.
Is “belligerent” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. belligerent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “belligerent”?
belli(war)+gerent(shape/form).
