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intimate

/ˈɪntɪmət/
in · ti · mate ˈɪn · tɪ · mət
English Definition
adj. Close and personal; private
中文释义
亲密的
Significado en Español
íntimo
한국어 뜻
친밀한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thân mật, gần gũi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
intim (inner, private) + ate → intimate, hint.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is the closest synonym to “intimate” as used in the following sentence: The group shared an intimate moment that brought them closer together.

  1. A distant
  2. B friendly
  3. C private
  4. D public
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C — private. “intimate” means adj. Close and personal; private

Common questions about “intimate”

What does “intimate” mean?

intimate — adj. Close and personal; private. In Chinese: 亲密的.

How do you pronounce “intimate”?

intimate is pronounced /ˈɪntɪmət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · ti · mate.

Is “intimate” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. intimate appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “intimate”?

intim (inner, private) + ate → intimate, hint.

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