quarrel
/ˈkwɒrəl/
quar · rel
ˈkwɒ · rəl
English Definition
n. an angry argument or disagreement
Significado en Español
pelea, disputa
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cãi nhau, tranh cãi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
comes from Old French querele (complaint), quar (four) + rel (small) means quarrel over trivial matters
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “quarrel”?
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A
harmony
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B
celebration
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C
dispute
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D
silence
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C — dispute.
“quarrel” means n. an angry argument or disagreement
Common questions about “quarrel”
What does “quarrel” mean?
quarrel — n. an angry argument or disagreement. In Chinese: 争吵，口角.
How do you pronounce “quarrel”?
quarrel is pronounced /ˈkwɒrəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: quar · rel.
Is “quarrel” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. quarrel appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “quarrel”?
comes from Old French querele (complaint), quar (four) + rel (small) means quarrel over trivial matters
