purist
/ˈpjʊərɪst/
pu · rist
ˈpjʊər · ɪst
English Definition
n. perfectionist; traditionalist; stickler
Significado en Español
purista
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pur (pure) + ist→ pure doctrine advocate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “purist”?
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A
Innovator
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B
Traditionalist
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C
Reformer
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D
Maverick
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B — Traditionalist.
“purist” means n. perfectionist; traditionalist; stickler
Common questions about “purist”
What does “purist” mean?
purist — n. perfectionist; traditionalist; stickler. In Chinese: 纯粹主义者；完美主义者.
How do you pronounce “purist”?
purist is pronounced /ˈpjʊərɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pu · rist.
Is “purist” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. purist appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “purist”?
pur (pure) + ist→ pure doctrine advocate.
