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boor

/bʊər/
boor bʊər
English Definition
N. rude person; peasant; lout
中文释义
粗野的人;不文明的人
Significado en Español
patán, grosero
한국어 뜻
무례한 사람, 촌놈
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người thô lỗ, kẻ vô văn hóa
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From Middle Dutch boer (farmer), rude person, boor.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “boor” as used in the sentence: “Despite his wealth, Henry was often thought of as a boor at social gatherings due to his lack of manners.”

  1. A gentleman
  2. B scholar
  3. C clown
  4. D lout
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D — lout. “boor” means N. rude person; peasant; lout

Common questions about “boor”

What does “boor” mean?

boor — N. rude person; peasant; lout. In Chinese: 粗野的人;不文明的人.

How do you pronounce “boor”?

boor is pronounced /bʊər/. It breaks into 1 syllable: boor.

Is “boor” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “boor”?

From Middle Dutch boer (farmer), rude person, boor.

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