righteous
/ˈraɪtʃəs/
right · eous
ˈraɪ · tʃəs
English Definition
adj. morally right or justifiable
Significado en Español
justo, recto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
công chính, ngay thẳng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “righteous”:
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A
immoral
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B
corrupt
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C
virtuous
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D
wicked
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C — virtuous.
“righteous” means adj. morally right or justifiable
Common questions about “righteous”
What does “righteous” mean?
righteous — adj. morally right or justifiable. In Chinese: 正义的，正直的.
How do you pronounce “righteous”?
righteous is pronounced /ˈraɪtʃəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: right · eous.
Is “righteous” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. righteous appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
