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seedy

/ˈsiːdi/

seed · y ˈsiːd · i

English Definition

adj. shabby run-down disreputable

中文释义

破旧的，肮脏的；不健康的

Significado en Español

destartalado, sórdido

한국어 뜻

초라한, 불결한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

tồi tàn, bẩn thỉu

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

seed (seed) + y→ with many seeds, connoting disreputable, dirty.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym for “seedy” in the following sentence: The tourists were warned to avoid the seedy part of town, known for its dilapidated buildings and questionable establishments.

A Prosperous
B Disreputable
C Scenic
D Luxurious

Show answer

B — Disreputable. “seedy” means adj. shabby run-down disreputable

Common questions about “seedy”

What does “seedy” mean?

seedy — adj. shabby run-down disreputable. In Chinese: 破旧的，肮脏的；不健康的.

How do you pronounce “seedy”?

seedy is pronounced /ˈsiːdi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: seed · y.

Is “seedy” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. seedy appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “seedy”?

seed (seed) + y→ with many seeds, connoting disreputable, dirty.

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seedy

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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