predatory
/ˈpredəˌtɔːri/
pred · a · to · ry
ˈpred · ə · ˌtɔː · ri
English Definition
adj. hunting other animals; exploiting
Significado en Español
depredador, rapaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
săn mồi, cướp bóc
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
predator(hunter)+y
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “predatory”:
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A
defensive
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B
preying
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C
herbivorous
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D
nurturing
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B — preying.
“predatory” means adj. hunting other animals; exploiting
Common questions about “predatory”
What does “predatory” mean?
predatory — adj. hunting other animals; exploiting. In Chinese: 捕食性的，掠夺的.
How do you pronounce “predatory”?
predatory is pronounced /ˈpredəˌtɔːri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pred · a · to · ry.
Is “predatory” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. predatory appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “predatory”?
predator(hunter)+y
