trenchant
/ˈtren.tʃənt/
tren · chant
ˈtren · tʃənt
English Definition
Adj. sharp; incisive; penetrating
Significado en Español
mordaz, incisivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắc bén, sâu sắc
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
trench (cut, split) + -ant → trenchant, sharp.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In his editorial, the journalist offered a trenchant analysis of the government''s economic policies.
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A
blunt
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B
mild
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C
incisive
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D
vague
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C — incisive.
“trenchant” means Adj. sharp; incisive; penetrating
Common questions about “trenchant”
What does “trenchant” mean?
trenchant — Adj. sharp; incisive; penetrating. In Chinese: （批评或意见）尖锐的，尖刻的，犀利的.
How do you pronounce “trenchant”?
trenchant is pronounced /ˈtren.tʃənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tren · chant.
Is “trenchant” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. trenchant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “trenchant”?
trench (cut, split) + -ant → trenchant, sharp.
