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looming

/ˈluːmɪŋ/
loom · ing ˈluːm · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. appearing as a large and indistinct shape, often in a threatening way
中文释义
隐约出现的
Significado en Español
amenazante, inminente
한국어 뜻
어렴풋이 나타나는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lờ mờ xuất hiện
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “looming”:

  1. A receding
  2. B vanishing
  3. C distant
  4. D impending
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D — impending. “looming” means adj. appearing as a large and indistinct shape, often in a threatening way

Common questions about “looming”

What does “looming” mean?

looming — adj. appearing as a large and indistinct shape, often in a threatening way. In Chinese: 隐约出现的.

How do you pronounce “looming”?

looming is pronounced /ˈluːmɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: loom · ing.

Is “looming” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. looming appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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