exorbitant
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/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
ex · or · bi · tant
ɪɡ · ˈzɔːr · bɪ · tənt
English Definition
adj. excessive extreme unreasonable
Significado en Español
exorbitante, desorbitado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quá cao, quá đáng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex-(out of) + orbit (orbit) + ant → excessive, too much.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the city, the price of housing has become exorbitant, making it difficult for many families to afford a home. Which word is the best synonym for “exorbitant”?
A
reasonable
B
affordable
C
excessive
D
minimal
Show answer
C — excessive.
“exorbitant” means adj. excessive extreme unreasonable
Common questions about “exorbitant”
What does “exorbitant” mean?
exorbitant — adj. excessive extreme unreasonable. In Chinese: 过高的，过分的.
How do you pronounce “exorbitant”?
exorbitant is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · or · bi · tant.
Is “exorbitant” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. exorbitant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “exorbitant”?
ex-(out of) + orbit (orbit) + ant → excessive, too much.
