inflammatory
/ɪnˈflæmətɔːri/
in · flam · ma · to · ry
ɪn · ˈflæm · ə · tɔː · ri
English Definition
adj. provocative; inciting; irritating
Significado en Español
inflamatorio, incendiario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kích động, gây viêm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in- (make) + flame (flame) + tory→ provocative, inflamed.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the closest synonym for the word “inflammatory” as used in the sentence: The article was highly inflammatory, inciting readers to protest.
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A
calming
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B
provocative
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C
soothing
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D
dull
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B — provocative.
“inflammatory” means adj. provocative; inciting; irritating
Common questions about “inflammatory”
What does “inflammatory” mean?
inflammatory — adj. provocative; inciting; irritating. In Chinese: 煽动性的；发炎的.
How do you pronounce “inflammatory”?
inflammatory is pronounced /ɪnˈflæmətɔːri/. It breaks into 5 syllables: in · flam · ma · to · ry.
Is “inflammatory” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. inflammatory appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “inflammatory”?
in- (make) + flame (flame) + tory→ provocative, inflamed.
