caustic
/ˈkɔːstɪk/
caus · tic
ˈkɔːs · tɪk
English Definition
adj. corrosive; sarcastic; harsh
Significado en Español
cáustico, mordaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ăn mòn, châm biếm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
caust (burning) + ic → corrosive, sarcastic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the debate, Sarah''s arguments were so caustic that her opponent found it difficult to respond. Which word is a synonym for caustic?
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A
mild
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B
blunt
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C
scathing
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D
gentle
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C — scathing.
“caustic” means adj. corrosive; sarcastic; harsh
Common questions about “caustic”
What does “caustic” mean?
caustic — adj. corrosive; sarcastic; harsh. In Chinese: 腐蚀性的；刻薄的.
How do you pronounce “caustic”?
caustic is pronounced /ˈkɔːstɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: caus · tic.
Is “caustic” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. caustic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “caustic”?
caust (burning) + ic → corrosive, sarcastic.
