inscrutable
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/ɪnˈskruːtəbl/
in · scru · ta · ble
/ɪn · ˈskruː · tə · bl/
English Definition
adj. impossible to understand or interpret
Significado en Español
inescrutable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khó hiểu, bí ẩn
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in-(not)+scrut-(inspect)+able(to be)=impossible to inspect or understand
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for “inscrutable” as used in the sentence: “Although she was a talented player, her inscrutable expression revealed nothing of her strategy.”?
A
confusing
B
mysterious
C
obvious
D
transparent
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B — mysterious.
“inscrutable” means adj. impossible to understand or interpret
Common questions about “inscrutable”
What does “inscrutable” mean?
inscrutable — adj. impossible to understand or interpret. In Chinese: 不可理解的，神秘的.
How do you pronounce “inscrutable”?
inscrutable is pronounced /ɪnˈskruːtəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · scru · ta · ble.
Is “inscrutable” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. inscrutable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “inscrutable”?
in-(not)+scrut-(inspect)+able(to be)=impossible to inspect or understand
