brittle
/ˈbrɪtl/
brit · tle
ˈbrɪ · tl
English Definition
adj. hard but liable to break or shatter easily
Significado en Español
frágil, quebradizo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dễ vỡ, giòn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From Old English, main mnemonic image ''brittle'' like ''glass'' (glass), both having the quality of being fragile.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In harsh winter conditions, the thin ice covering the lake can be quite ____.
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A
solid
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B
brittle
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C
flexible
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D
robust
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B — brittle.
“brittle” means adj. hard but liable to break or shatter easily
Common questions about “brittle”
What does “brittle” mean?
brittle — adj. hard but liable to break or shatter easily. In Chinese: adj. 易碎的，脆弱的.
How do you pronounce “brittle”?
brittle is pronounced /ˈbrɪtl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: brit · tle.
Is “brittle” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. brittle appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “brittle”?
From Old English, main mnemonic image ''brittle'' like ''glass'' (glass), both having the quality of being fragile.
