eager
/ˈiːɡər/
ea · ger
ˈiː · ɡər
English Definition
adj. having a keen interest or intense desire
Significado en Español
ansioso, deseoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
háo hức, nhiệt tình
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
eag(enthusiasm)+er(person)→ enthusiastic person → eager.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “eager”?
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A
reluctant
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B
enthusiastic
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C
apathetic
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D
disinterested
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B — enthusiastic.
“eager” means adj. having a keen interest or intense desire
Common questions about “eager”
What does “eager” mean?
eager — adj. having a keen interest or intense desire. In Chinese: 渴望的，热切的.
How do you pronounce “eager”?
eager is pronounced /ˈiːɡər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ea · ger.
Is “eager” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. eager appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “eager”?
eag(enthusiasm)+er(person)→ enthusiastic person → eager.
