noxious
/ˈnɒkʃəs/
nox · ious
ˈnɒkʃ · əs
English Definition
adj. harmful; toxic; poisonous
Significado en Español
nocivo, tóxico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
độc hại, có hại
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
nox(toxic) + ious → harmful, poisonous.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “noxious”: The chemicals released in the air were noxious, causing many people to feel ill.
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A
Pleasant
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B
Harmless
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C
Innocuous
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D
Toxic
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D — Toxic.
“noxious” means adj. harmful; toxic; poisonous
Common questions about “noxious”
What does “noxious” mean?
noxious — adj. harmful; toxic; poisonous. In Chinese: 有害的；有毒的.
How do you pronounce “noxious”?
noxious is pronounced /ˈnɒkʃəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: nox · ious.
Is “noxious” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. noxious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “noxious”?
nox(toxic) + ious → harmful, poisonous.
