grating
/ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/
grat · ing
ˈɡreɪt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. sounding harsh and unpleasant
Significado en Español
chirriante, estridente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chói tai, ken két
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “grating”:
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A
soothing
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B
pleasant
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C
harsh
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D
melodious
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C — harsh.
“grating” means adj. sounding harsh and unpleasant
Common questions about “grating”
What does “grating” mean?
grating — adj. sounding harsh and unpleasant. In Chinese: 刺耳的.
How do you pronounce “grating”?
grating is pronounced /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: grat · ing.
Is “grating” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. grating appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
