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acute

/əˈkjuːt/
a · cute ə · ˈkjuːt
English Definition
adj. sharp; severe; intense
中文释义
敏锐的;严重的
Significado en Español
agudo, grave
한국어 뜻
예민한, 심각한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắc sảo, nghiêm trọng
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Example Sentence

He felt an acute pain in his arm.

他感到手臂剧烈疼痛。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
acu (sharp) + te → keen, intense
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the context of the weather forecast, the meteorologist used the word “acute” to describe the upcoming storm. What is the synonym for “acute” in this context?

  1. A mild
  2. B severe
  3. C gradual
  4. D distant
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B — severe. “acute” means adj. sharp; severe; intense

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A sudden ______ pain in his chest sent him rushing to the hospital.

  1. A acute
  2. B mild
  3. C dull
  4. D faint
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A — acute. “acute” means adj. sharp; severe; intense

Common questions about “acute”

What does “acute” mean?

acute — adj. sharp; severe; intense. In Chinese: 敏锐的;严重的.

How do you pronounce “acute”?

acute is pronounced /əˈkjuːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · cute.

How do you use “acute” in a sentence?

He felt an acute pain in his arm. (他感到手臂剧烈疼痛。)

What are synonyms for “acute”?

sharp, severe — all close in meaning to acute (adj. sharp; severe; intense).

Is “acute” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. acute appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “acute”?

acu (sharp) + te → keen, intense

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