shocking
/ˈʃɑkɪŋ/
shock · ing
ˈʃɑk · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. causing intense surprise or disgust
Significado en Español
impactante, escandaloso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sốc, gây sốc
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “shocking”:
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A
appalling
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B
pleasant
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C
ordinary
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D
mundane
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A — appalling.
“shocking” means adj. causing intense surprise or disgust
Common questions about “shocking”
What does “shocking” mean?
shocking — adj. causing intense surprise or disgust. In Chinese: 令人震惊的.
How do you pronounce “shocking”?
shocking is pronounced /ˈʃɑkɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: shock · ing.
Is “shocking” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. shocking appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.