abysmal
/əˈbɪzməl/
a · bys · mal
ə · ˈbɪz · məl
English Definition
adj. terrible awful dreadful
Significado en Español
abismal
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tồi tệ, cực kỳ
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Example Sentence
His performance in the test was abysmal.
他在考试中的表现糟透了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
abyss (depth) + al → extremely bad, extremely deep.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “abysmal”:
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A
excellent
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B
terrible
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C
average
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D
uncertain
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B — terrible.
“abysmal” means adj. terrible awful dreadful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The team's ______ performance ended in a humiliating defeat.
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A
excellent
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B
superb
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C
admirable
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D
abysmal
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D — abysmal.
“abysmal” means adj. terrible awful dreadful
Common questions about “abysmal”
What does “abysmal” mean?
abysmal — adj. terrible awful dreadful. In Chinese: 糟透的，极度的.
How do you pronounce “abysmal”?
abysmal is pronounced /əˈbɪzməl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: a · bys · mal.
How do you use “abysmal” in a sentence?
His performance in the test was abysmal. (他在考试中的表现糟透了。)
What are synonyms for “abysmal”?
terrible, dreadful — all close in meaning to abysmal (adj. terrible awful dreadful).
Is “abysmal” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. abysmal appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “abysmal”?
abyss (depth) + al → extremely bad, extremely deep.
