reprehensible
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/ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbəl/
rep · re · hen · si · ble
ˌrɛp · rɪ · ˈhɛn · sə · bəl
English Definition
Adj. blameworthy; condemnable; shameful
Significado en Español
reprochable, censurable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng chê trách, đáng lên án
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(repeatedly) + prehens (grasp) + -ible → reprehensible (deserving criticism, as if picked out for criticism).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “reprehensible” in the following sentence: The judge found the defendant''s actions to be utterly reprehensible, deserving of the strongest punishment.
A
commendable
B
acceptable
C
blameworthy
D
irrelevant
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C — blameworthy.
“reprehensible” means Adj. blameworthy; condemnable; shameful
Common questions about “reprehensible”
What does “reprehensible” mean?
reprehensible — Adj. blameworthy; condemnable; shameful. In Chinese: 应受谴责的，可耻的.
How do you pronounce “reprehensible”?
reprehensible is pronounced /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbəl/. It breaks into 5 syllables: rep · re · hen · si · ble.
Is “reprehensible” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. reprehensible appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “reprehensible”?
re-(repeatedly) + prehens (grasp) + -ible → reprehensible (deserving criticism, as if picked out for criticism).
