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peculiar

/pɪˈkjuːliər/

pe · cu · liar pɪ · ˈkjuː · liər

English Definition

adj. strange, unusual

中文释义

奇怪的，独特的

Significado en Español

peculiar, extraño

한국어 뜻

특이한, 이상한

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peculiar (unusual or odd)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is closest in meaning to “peculiar”: “The cat had a peculiar habit of sitting by the door precisely at midnight every night.”

A normal
B unusual
C common
D typical

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B — unusual. “peculiar” means adj. strange, unusual

Common questions about “peculiar”

What does “peculiar” mean?

peculiar — adj. strange, unusual. In Chinese: 奇怪的，独特的.

How do you pronounce “peculiar”?

peculiar is pronounced /pɪˈkjuːliər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pe · cu · liar.

Is “peculiar” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. peculiar appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “peculiar”?

peculiar (unusual or odd)

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peculiar

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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