fragile
/ˈfrædʒaɪl/
frag · ile
ˈfrædʒ · aɪl
English Definition
adj. easily broken or damaged
Significado en Español
frágil
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mong manh, dễ vỡ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
frag(break) + -ile(easy...to) → fragile, easily broken.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
The glass sculpture is so ________ that even a small tap could damage it.
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A
durable
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B
fragile
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C
sturdy
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D
robust
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B — fragile.
“fragile” means adj. easily broken or damaged
Common questions about “fragile”
What does “fragile” mean?
fragile — adj. easily broken or damaged. In Chinese: 脆弱的，易碎的.
How do you pronounce “fragile”?
fragile is pronounced /ˈfrædʒaɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: frag · ile.
Is “fragile” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. fragile appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fragile”?
frag(break) + -ile(easy...to) → fragile, easily broken.
