cumbersome
/ˈkʌmbərsəm/
cum · ber · some
ˈkʌm · bər · səm
English Definition
adj. large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use
Significado en Español
incómodo, pesado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cồng kềnh, phiền phức
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cumber(obstruct)+some(adjective suffix) → obstructing movement, cumbersome.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym of cumbersome?
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A
awkward
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B
delicate
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C
elegant
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D
tiny
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A — awkward.
“cumbersome” means adj. large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use
Common questions about “cumbersome”
What does “cumbersome” mean?
cumbersome — adj. large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use. In Chinese: 笨重的.
How do you pronounce “cumbersome”?
cumbersome is pronounced /ˈkʌmbərsəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cum · ber · some.
Is “cumbersome” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. cumbersome appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cumbersome”?
cumber(obstruct)+some(adjective suffix) → obstructing movement, cumbersome.
