mollify
/ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/
mol · li · fy
ˈmɒl · ɪ · faɪ
English Definition
v. soothe calm appease
Significado en Español
aplacar, suavizar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm dịu, xoa dịu
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
moll(soften)+ ify→ to soothe, calm.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “mollify”?
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A
Calm
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B
Exaggerate
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C
Compete
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D
Invent
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A — Calm.
“mollify” means v. soothe calm appease
Common questions about “mollify”
What does “mollify” mean?
mollify — v. soothe calm appease. In Chinese: 安抚；缓和.
How do you pronounce “mollify”?
mollify is pronounced /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mol · li · fy.
Is “mollify” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. mollify appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “mollify”?
moll(soften)+ ify→ to soothe, calm.
