genial
/''dʒiːniəl/
ge · ni · al
dʒiː · ni · əl
English Definition
adj. friendly and cheerful
Significado en Español
afable, cordial
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thân thiện, hòa nhã
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
geni(root, foundation)+al(of)→essentially friendly
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is most similar in meaning to “genial”?
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A
unfriendly
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B
irritable
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C
affable
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D
hostile
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C — affable.
“genial” means adj. friendly and cheerful
Common questions about “genial”
What does “genial” mean?
genial — adj. friendly and cheerful. In Chinese: 友好的，和蔼可亲的.
How do you pronounce “genial”?
genial is pronounced /''dʒiːniəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ge · ni · al.
Is “genial” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. genial appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “genial”?
geni(root, foundation)+al(of)→essentially friendly
