Middle

devious

/ˈdiːviəs/

de · vi · ous ˈdiː · vi · əs

English Definition

adj. dishonest, not straightforward

中文释义

不诚实的，狡诈的

Significado en Español

engañoso, tortuoso

한국어 뜻

교활한, 비뚤어진

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

gian xảo, quanh co

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devious (not straight)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for the word “devious” as used in the sentence: “The path through the forest was long and devious, making navigation quite challenging”?

A direct
B straightforward
C winding
D blunt

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C — winding. “devious” means adj. dishonest, not straightforward

Common questions about “devious”

What does “devious” mean?

devious — adj. dishonest, not straightforward. In Chinese: 不诚实的，狡诈的.

How do you pronounce “devious”?

devious is pronounced /ˈdiːviəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · vi · ous.

Is “devious” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. devious appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “devious”?

devious (not straight)

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devious

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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