lethal
/ˈliːθəl/
le · thal
ˈliː · θəl
English Definition
adj. capable of causing death; extremely harmful
Significado en Español
letal, mortal
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chết người, gây chết người
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
leth(make...dead) + al(adjective suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the correct synonym for the following sentence? The chemical released during the accident was so lethal that it caused immediate evacuation.
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A
innocuous
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B
fatal
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C
harmless
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D
benign
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B — fatal.
“lethal” means adj. capable of causing death; extremely harmful
Common questions about “lethal”
What does “lethal” mean?
lethal — adj. capable of causing death; extremely harmful. In Chinese: 致命的，极其有害的.
How do you pronounce “lethal”?
lethal is pronounced /ˈliːθəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: le · thal.
Is “lethal” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. lethal appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “lethal”?
leth(make...dead) + al(adjective suffix)
