temperate
/ˈtɛmpərət/
tem · per · ate
ˈtɛm · pər · ət
English Definition
adj. showing moderation or self-restraint
Significado en Español
moderado, templado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ôn hòa, điều độ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “temperate”:
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A
extreme
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B
moderate
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C
excessive
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D
intense
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B — moderate.
“temperate” means adj. showing moderation or self-restraint
Common questions about “temperate”
What does “temperate” mean?
temperate — adj. showing moderation or self-restraint. In Chinese: 温和的，适度的.
How do you pronounce “temperate”?
temperate is pronounced /ˈtɛmpərət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: tem · per · ate.
Is “temperate” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. temperate appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
