penetrating
/ˈpɛnɪtreɪtɪŋ/
pen · e · trat · ing
ˈpɛn · ɪ · treɪt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. able to make a way through or into something
Significado en Español
penetrante, agudo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xuyên thấu, sắc sảo
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “penetrating”:
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A
piercing
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B
superficial
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C
shallow
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D
blunt
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A — piercing.
“penetrating” means adj. able to make a way through or into something
Common questions about “penetrating”
What does “penetrating” mean?
penetrating — adj. able to make a way through or into something. In Chinese: 穿透的，敏锐的.
How do you pronounce “penetrating”?
penetrating is pronounced /ˈpɛnɪtreɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pen · e · trat · ing.
Is “penetrating” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. penetrating appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
