tragic
/ˈtrædʒɪk/
trag · ic
ˈtrædʒ · ɪk
English Definition
adj. very sad, disastrous
Significado en Español
trágico
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
trag(Tragedy)+ic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “tragic”?
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A
Comical
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B
Mournful
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C
Joyful
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D
Bright
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B — Mournful.
“tragic” means adj. very sad, disastrous
Common questions about “tragic”
What does “tragic” mean?
tragic — adj. very sad, disastrous. In Chinese: 悲剧的.
How do you pronounce “tragic”?
tragic is pronounced /ˈtrædʒɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: trag · ic.
Is “tragic” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. tragic appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tragic”?
trag(Tragedy)+ic.