haphazard
/hæpˈhæzərd/
hap · haz · ard
hæp · ˈhæz · ərd
English Definition
adj. random careless disorganized
Significado en Español
azaroso, fortuito
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngẫu nhiên, tình cờ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hap (accident) + hazard (danger/risk) → accidental, arbitrary.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “haphazard”?
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A
Organized
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B
Random
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C
Deliberate
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D
Predictable
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B — Random.
“haphazard” means adj. random careless disorganized
Common questions about “haphazard”
What does “haphazard” mean?
haphazard — adj. random careless disorganized. In Chinese: 随意的，偶然的.
How do you pronounce “haphazard”?
haphazard is pronounced /hæpˈhæzərd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hap · haz · ard.
Is “haphazard” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. haphazard appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “haphazard”?
hap (accident) + hazard (danger/risk) → accidental, arbitrary.
