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exasperate

/ɪɡˈzæspəreɪt/

ex · as · per · ate /ɪɡ · ˈzæs · pə · reɪt/

English Definition

v. annoy extremely

中文释义

激怒，使恼怒

Significado en Español

exasperar

한국어 뜻

화나게 하다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

làm tức giận

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ex(strengthen)+asper(rough)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the synonym of exasperate as used in the following sentence? “The repeated delays began to exasperate the passengers, who were eager to reach their destinations.”

A Soften
B Irritate
C Comfort
D Soothe

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B — Irritate. “exasperate” means v. annoy extremely

Common questions about “exasperate”

What does “exasperate” mean?

exasperate — v. annoy extremely. In Chinese: 激怒，使恼怒.

How do you pronounce “exasperate”?

exasperate is pronounced /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · as · per · ate.

Is “exasperate” an ISEE Middle-level word?

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

How can I remember “exasperate”?

ex(strengthen)+asper(rough)

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exasperate

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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