excruciating
/ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/
ex · cru · ci · at · ing
/ɪk · ˈskruː · ʃi · eɪ · tɪŋ/
English Definition
adj. extremely painful
Significado en Español
atroz, insoportable
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(out)+cruc(cross)+iate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “excruciating”: The pain from the injury was so excruciating that I could not move.
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A
Mild
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B
Dull
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C
Intense
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D
Pleasant
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C — Intense.
“excruciating” means adj. extremely painful
Common questions about “excruciating”
What does “excruciating” mean?
excruciating — adj. extremely painful. In Chinese: 极痛苦的，极为难忍的.
How do you pronounce “excruciating”?
excruciating is pronounced /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 5 syllables: ex · cru · ci · at · ing.
Is “excruciating” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. excruciating appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “excruciating”?
ex(out)+cruc(cross)+iate
