English Definition
n. edge; point; threshold
Significado en Español
cúspide, vértice
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đỉnh nhọn, điểm nối
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cusp (pinnacle, turning point, Latin cuspis) → pinnacle, boundary line.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “cusp”: The scientist claimed we were on the cusp of a major breakthrough in renewable energy technology.
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A
tip
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B
descent
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C
dilemma
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D
failure
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A — tip.
“cusp” means n. edge; point; threshold
Common questions about “cusp”
What does “cusp” mean?
cusp — n. edge; point; threshold. In Chinese: 尖端，尖点；交界处.
How do you pronounce “cusp”?
cusp is pronounced /kʌsp/. It breaks into 1 syllable: cusp.
Is “cusp” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. cusp appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cusp”?
cusp (pinnacle, turning point, Latin cuspis) → pinnacle, boundary line.
