liable
/ˈlaɪəbl/
li · a · ble
ˈlaɪ · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. likely to be affected or held responsible
Significado en Español
responsable, propenso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có trách nhiệm, dễ bị
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
li-(related to law)+able(capable of) → liable, responsible.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “liable”?
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A
responsible
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B
oblivious
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C
invisible
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D
independent
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A — responsible.
“liable” means adj. likely to be affected or held responsible
Common questions about “liable”
What does “liable” mean?
liable — adj. likely to be affected or held responsible. In Chinese: 有责任的，可能的.
How do you pronounce “liable”?
liable is pronounced /ˈlaɪəbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: li · a · ble.
Is “liable” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. liable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “liable”?
li-(related to law)+able(capable of) → liable, responsible.
