debris
/dəˈbriː/
de · bris
də · ˈbriː
English Definition
n. scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed
Significado en Español
escombros, restos
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mảnh vỡ, đống đổ nát
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(disperse)+bris(broken) → debris, fragments.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym that best matches the following word: debris.
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A
clutter
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B
rubble
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C
foliage
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D
utensils
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B — rubble.
“debris” means n. scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed
Common questions about “debris”
What does “debris” mean?
debris — n. scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed. In Chinese: n. 碎片，残骸.
How do you pronounce “debris”?
debris is pronounced /dəˈbriː/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · bris.
Is “debris” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. debris appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “debris”?
de(disperse)+bris(broken) → debris, fragments.
