lenient
/ˈliːniənt/
le · ni · ent
ˈliː · ni · ənt
English Definition
adj. not strict; showing mercy
Significado en Español
indulgente, tolerante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khoan dung, nhân từ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “lenient”:
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A
strict
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B
merciful
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C
harsh
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D
severe
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B — merciful.
“lenient” means adj. not strict; showing mercy
Common questions about “lenient”
What does “lenient” mean?
lenient — adj. not strict; showing mercy. In Chinese: 宽容的，仁慈的.
How do you pronounce “lenient”?
lenient is pronounced /ˈliːniənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: le · ni · ent.
Is “lenient” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. lenient appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
