English Definition
adj. of first importance; main; best possible quality
Significado en Español
principal, óptimo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chính, tốt nhất
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prime (most important, best)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for the term “prime” as used in this sentence: “The book explores how he was in his prime during the late 1980s.”?
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A
secret
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B
peak
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C
flaw
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D
fall
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B — peak.
“prime” means adj. of first importance; main; best possible quality
Common questions about “prime”
What does “prime” mean?
prime — adj. of first importance; main; best possible quality. In Chinese: 最重要的，首要的；最佳的.
How do you pronounce “prime”?
prime is pronounced /praɪm/. It breaks into 1 syllable: prime.
Is “prime” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. prime appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “prime”?
prime (most important, best)
