poisonous
/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
poi · son · ous
ˈpɔɪ · zən · əs
English Definition
adj. containing poison that is dangerous
Significado en Español
venenoso
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “poisonous”:
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A
nutritious
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B
beneficial
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C
toxic
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D
harmless
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C — toxic.
“poisonous” means adj. containing poison that is dangerous
Common questions about “poisonous”
What does “poisonous” mean?
poisonous — adj. containing poison that is dangerous. In Chinese: 有毒的.
How do you pronounce “poisonous”?
poisonous is pronounced /ˈpɔɪzənəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: poi · son · ous.
Is “poisonous” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. poisonous appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
