delicate
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/ˈdelɪkət/
del · i · cate
ˈdel · ɪ · kət
English Definition
adj. easily broken, sensitive
Significado en Español
delicado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tinh tế, mỏng manh
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delic(delicious)+ate(suffix for adjectives)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the best synonym for “delicate” in the following sentence: The antique vase was so delicate that it needed to be handled with great care.
A
fragile
B
ancient
C
beautiful
D
common
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A — fragile.
“delicate” means adj. easily broken, sensitive
Common questions about “delicate”
What does “delicate” mean?
delicate — adj. easily broken, sensitive. In Chinese: 易碎的，精致的.
How do you pronounce “delicate”?
delicate is pronounced /ˈdelɪkət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: del · i · cate.
Is “delicate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. delicate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “delicate”?
delic(delicious)+ate(suffix for adjectives)
