extinct
/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
ex · tinct
ɪk · ˈstɪŋkt
English Definition
adj. no longer existing
Significado en Español
extinto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tuyệt chủng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(out)+tinct(stab).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “extinct”?
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A
Vanished
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B
Visible
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C
Lively
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D
Modern
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A — Vanished.
“extinct” means adj. no longer existing
Common questions about “extinct”
What does “extinct” mean?
extinct — adj. no longer existing. In Chinese: 灭绝的.
How do you pronounce “extinct”?
extinct is pronounced /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · tinct.
Is “extinct” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. extinct appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “extinct”?
ex(out)+tinct(stab).
