respectable
/rɪˈspektəbl/
re · spect · a · ble
rɪ · ˈspek · tə · bl
English Definition
adj. regarded by society as good or proper
Significado en Español
respetable, decente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng kính, đứng đắn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “respectable”:
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A
disreputable
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B
dishonorable
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C
shameful
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D
reputable
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D — reputable.
“respectable” means adj. regarded by society as good or proper
Common questions about “respectable”
What does “respectable” mean?
respectable — adj. regarded by society as good or proper. In Chinese: 体面的，值得尊敬的.
How do you pronounce “respectable”?
respectable is pronounced /rɪˈspektəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · spect · a · ble.
Is “respectable” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. respectable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
