wretched
/ˈrɛtʃɪd/
wretch · ed
ˈrɛtʃ · ɪd
English Definition
adj. extremely bad or unpleasant
Significado en Español
desdichado, miserable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khốn khổ, đáng thương
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
wretch(poor person)+ed(adjective suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “wretched”?
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A
joyful
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B
miserable
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C
indifferent
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D
optimistic
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B — miserable.
“wretched” means adj. extremely bad or unpleasant
Common questions about “wretched”
What does “wretched” mean?
wretched — adj. extremely bad or unpleasant. In Chinese: 可怜的, 悲惨的.
How do you pronounce “wretched”?
wretched is pronounced /ˈrɛtʃɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: wretch · ed.
Is “wretched” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. wretched appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “wretched”?
wretch(poor person)+ed(adjective suffix)
