English Definition
adj. rough or stern in manner or speech
Significado en Español
áspero, brusco
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thô lỗ, cộc cằn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “gruff”:
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A
brusque
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B
warm
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C
cordial
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D
gentle
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A — brusque.
“gruff” means adj. rough or stern in manner or speech
Common questions about “gruff”
What does “gruff” mean?
gruff — adj. rough or stern in manner or speech. In Chinese: 粗暴的.
How do you pronounce “gruff”?
gruff is pronounced /ɡrʌf/. It breaks into 1 syllable: gruff.
Is “gruff” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. gruff appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
