English Definition
n. the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking
Significado en Español
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “tongue”:
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A
throat
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B
palate
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C
gums
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D
lingua
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D — lingua.
“tongue” means n. the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking
Common questions about “tongue”
What does “tongue” mean?
tongue — n. the muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting and speaking. In Chinese: 舌头.
How do you pronounce “tongue”?
tongue is pronounced /tʌŋ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: tongue.
Is “tongue” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. tongue appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
