abhorrent
/əbˈhɒrənt/
ab · hor · rent
əb · ˈhɒ · rənt
English Definition
adj. detestable; repugnant; loathsome
Significado en Español
aborrecible, detestable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ghê tởm, đáng ghét
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Example Sentence
Discrimination of any kind is abhorrent to me.
任何形式的歧视都令我憎恶。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ab-(away from) + horr (frightful) + ent → abhorrent.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “abhorrent”:
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A
Disgusting
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B
Colorful
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C
Pleasant
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D
Innocent
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A — Disgusting.
“abhorrent” means adj. detestable; repugnant; loathsome
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The dictator's cruelty was ______ to everyone who valued human rights.
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A
admirable
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B
pleasant
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C
appealing
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D
abhorrent
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D — abhorrent.
“abhorrent” means adj. detestable; repugnant; loathsome
Common questions about “abhorrent”
What does “abhorrent” mean?
abhorrent — adj. detestable; repugnant; loathsome. In Chinese: 令人憎恶的，可憎的.
How do you pronounce “abhorrent”?
abhorrent is pronounced /əbˈhɒrənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ab · hor · rent.
How do you use “abhorrent” in a sentence?
Discrimination of any kind is abhorrent to me. (任何形式的歧视都令我憎恶。)
What are synonyms for “abhorrent”?
detestable, loathsome, repulsive — all close in meaning to abhorrent (adj. detestable; repugnant; loathsome).
Is “abhorrent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. abhorrent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abhorrent”?
ab-(away from) + horr (frightful) + ent → abhorrent.
