English Definition
n./v. fight; to wear out
Significado en Español
riña, desgaste
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cuộc ẩu đả, sự mòn
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fray(rubbing, quarrel)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “fray” as used in the sentence: The heated debate soon began to fray the nerves of everyone involved.
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A
mend
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B
unravel
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C
polish
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D
assemble
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B — unravel.
“fray” means n./v. fight; to wear out
Common questions about “fray”
What does “fray” mean?
fray — n./v. fight; to wear out. In Chinese: 争斗，磨损.
How do you pronounce “fray”?
fray is pronounced /freɪ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: fray.
Is “fray” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. fray appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fray”?
fray(rubbing, quarrel)
