wilderness
/ˈwɪldərnəs/
wil · der · ness
ˈwɪl · dər · nəs
English Definition
n. wild, uninhabited area
Significado en Español
desierto, naturaleza salvaje
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vùng hoang dã, nơi hoang vu
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
wild (wild)+erness (place)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word “wilderness”?
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A
forest
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B
desert
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C
frontier
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D
civilization
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C — frontier.
“wilderness” means n. wild, uninhabited area
Common questions about “wilderness”
What does “wilderness” mean?
wilderness — n. wild, uninhabited area. In Chinese: 荒野，野外.
How do you pronounce “wilderness”?
wilderness is pronounced /ˈwɪldərnəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: wil · der · ness.
Is “wilderness” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. wilderness appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “wilderness”?
wild (wild)+erness (place)
