abrasive
/əˈbreɪsɪv/
a · bra · sive
ə · ˈbreɪ · sɪv
English Definition
adj. rough; rude
Significado en Español
abrasivo, áspero
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chất mài mòn, thô lỗ
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Example Sentence
He spoke in an abrasive manner.
他说话方式很粗鲁。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
abrade(wear down)+ive(suffix indicating adjective).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to “abrasive” as used in the sentence: The coach''s abrasive style often upset the players.
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A
smooth
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B
harsh
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C
friendly
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D
soft
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B — harsh.
“abrasive” means adj. rough; rude
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
His ______ manner offended nearly everyone at the meeting.
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A
gentle
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B
polite
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C
soothing
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D
abrasive
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D — abrasive.
“abrasive” means adj. rough; rude
Common questions about “abrasive”
What does “abrasive” mean?
abrasive — adj. rough; rude. In Chinese: 研磨的；粗鲁的.
How do you pronounce “abrasive”?
abrasive is pronounced /əˈbreɪsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: a · bra · sive.
How do you use “abrasive” in a sentence?
He spoke in an abrasive manner. (他说话方式很粗鲁。)
What are synonyms for “abrasive”?
harsh, rough — all close in meaning to abrasive (adj. rough; rude).
Is “abrasive” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. abrasive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abrasive”?
abrade(wear down)+ive(suffix indicating adjective).
