agile
/ˈædʒl/
ag · ile
ˈædʒ · l
English Definition
adj. able to move quickly
Significado en Español
ágil
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhanh nhẹn, linh hoạt
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Example Sentence
The gymnast is very agile.
体操运动员很灵活。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ag(to do)+ile(able)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the following word: Agile.
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A
Clumsy
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B
Nimble
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C
Dense
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D
Heavy
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B — Nimble.
“agile” means adj. able to move quickly
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ gymnast flipped gracefully across the padded mat.
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A
clumsy
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B
agile
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C
stiff
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D
sluggish
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B — agile.
“agile” means adj. able to move quickly
Common questions about “agile”
What does “agile” mean?
agile — adj. able to move quickly. In Chinese: 敏捷的，灵活的.
How do you pronounce “agile”?
agile is pronounced /ˈædʒl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ag · ile.
How do you use “agile” in a sentence?
The gymnast is very agile. (体操运动员很灵活。)
What are synonyms for “agile”?
nimble, swift — all close in meaning to agile (adj. able to move quickly).
Is “agile” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. agile appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “agile”?
ag(to do)+ile(able)
