local
/ˈloʊkl/
lo · cal
ˈloʊ · kl
English Definition
adj. nearby; n. person from area
Significado en Español
local, lugareño
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
địa phương, người địa phương
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
loc(Position)+al.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “local”: The new restaurant aims to use only local ingredients to support nearby farms.
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A
general
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B
regional
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C
foreign
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D
universal
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B — regional.
“local” means adj. nearby; n. person from area
Common questions about “local”
What does “local” mean?
local — adj. nearby; n. person from area. In Chinese: 当地的，本地人.
How do you pronounce “local”?
local is pronounced /ˈloʊkl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: lo · cal.
Is “local” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. local appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “local”?
loc(Position)+al.
