English Definition
adj. strong and durable; not easily broken
Significado en Español
duro, resistente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cứng rắn, dai dẳng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “tough”:
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A
sturdy
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B
fragile
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C
flimsy
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D
brittle
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A — sturdy.
“tough” means adj. strong and durable; not easily broken
Common questions about “tough”
What does “tough” mean?
tough — adj. strong and durable; not easily broken. In Chinese: 坚韧的，强硬的.
How do you pronounce “tough”?
tough is pronounced /tʌf/. It breaks into 1 syllable: tough.
Is “tough” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. tough appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
