controversial
/kɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/
con · tro · ver · sial
kɒn · trə · ˈvɜː · ʃəl
English Definition
adj. causing disagreement or discussion
Significado en Español
controvertido, polémico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gây tranh cãi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
contro(against) + vers(turn) + ial(adjective suffix) → causes adverse effects, contentious
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What does the word “controversial” mean in the following sentence: “The topic of climate change remains controversial in many political circles.”?
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A
Boring
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B
Important
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C
Disputed
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D
Accepted
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C — Disputed.
“controversial” means adj. causing disagreement or discussion
Common questions about “controversial”
What does “controversial” mean?
controversial — adj. causing disagreement or discussion. In Chinese: 有争议的；引起争论的.
How do you pronounce “controversial”?
controversial is pronounced /kɒntrəˈvɜːʃəl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: con · tro · ver · sial.
Is “controversial” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. controversial appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “controversial”?
contro(against) + vers(turn) + ial(adjective suffix) → causes adverse effects, contentious
