illiterate
/ɪˈlɪtərət/
il · lit · er · ate
ɪ · ˈlɪt · ər · ət
English Definition
adj. unable to read or write
Significado en Español
analfabeto
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
il(non)+liter(letter)+ate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “illiterate”: Due to lack of education in her youth, Maria grew up to be _____.
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A
wealthy
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B
illiterate
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C
artistic
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D
logical
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B — illiterate.
“illiterate” means adj. unable to read or write
Common questions about “illiterate”
What does “illiterate” mean?
illiterate — adj. unable to read or write. In Chinese: 文盲的，不识字的.
How do you pronounce “illiterate”?
illiterate is pronounced /ɪˈlɪtərət/. It breaks into 4 syllables: il · lit · er · ate.
Is “illiterate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. illiterate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “illiterate”?
il(non)+liter(letter)+ate
