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turbulent

/ˈtɜːrbjələnt/
tur · bu · lent ˈtɜːr · bjə · lənt
English Definition
adj. disorderly, violent
中文释义
动荡的,混乱的
Significado en Español
turbulento, caótico
한국어 뜻
혼란스러운, 난류의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hỗn loạn, rối ren
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turbulence (turmoil)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is closest in meaning to “turbulent” as used in the following sentence: The turbulent waters made it difficult for the sailors to navigate.

  1. A calm
  2. B rough
  3. C slow
  4. D clear
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B — rough. “turbulent” means adj. disorderly, violent

Common questions about “turbulent”

What does “turbulent” mean?

turbulent — adj. disorderly, violent. In Chinese: 动荡的,混乱的.

How do you pronounce “turbulent”?

turbulent is pronounced /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: tur · bu · lent.

Is “turbulent” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. turbulent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “turbulent”?

turbulence (turmoil)

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