rankle
/ˈræŋkl/
ran · kle
ˈræŋ · kl
English Definition
v. irritate, cause persistent anger
Significado en Español
irritar, doler
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm đau đớn, gây phiền muộn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
rankle(painful, unpleasant)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “rankle”?
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A
soothe
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B
irritate
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C
please
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D
calm
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B — irritate.
“rankle” means v. irritate, cause persistent anger
Common questions about “rankle”
What does “rankle” mean?
rankle — v. irritate, cause persistent anger. In Chinese: 使……痛苦，苦恼.
How do you pronounce “rankle”?
rankle is pronounced /ˈræŋkl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ran · kle.
Is “rankle” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. rankle appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rankle”?
rankle(painful, unpleasant)
