spontaneous
/spɒnˈteɪniəs/
spon · ta · ne · ous
spɒn · ˈteɪ · ni · əs
English Definition
adj. not planned, happening naturally
Significado en Español
espontáneo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tự phát, tự nhiên
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
spon(self)+taneous(act of)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the sentence Her decision to take the day off and go hiking was completely spontaneous, what is the best synonym for “spontaneous”?
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A
planned
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B
impulsive
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C
organized
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D
methodical
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B — impulsive.
“spontaneous” means adj. not planned, happening naturally
Common questions about “spontaneous”
What does “spontaneous” mean?
spontaneous — adj. not planned, happening naturally. In Chinese: 自发的，自然的.
How do you pronounce “spontaneous”?
spontaneous is pronounced /spɒnˈteɪniəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: spon · ta · ne · ous.
Is “spontaneous” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. spontaneous appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “spontaneous”?
spon(self)+taneous(act of)
