agitate
/ˈædʒɪteɪt/
ag · i · tate
ˈædʒ · ɪ · teɪt
English Definition
v. stir up, disturb
Significado en Español
agitar, inquietar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khuấy động, kích động
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Example Sentence
The news agitated the crowd.
这消息激起了人群。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ag(do)+itate(verb).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “agitate”.
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A
Calm
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B
Soften
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C
Stir
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D
Compose
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C — Stir.
“agitate” means v. stir up, disturb
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The reporter's rude questions began to ______ the tired actor.
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A
soothe
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B
calm
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C
agitate
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D
relax
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C — agitate.
“agitate” means v. stir up, disturb
Common questions about “agitate”
What does “agitate” mean?
agitate — v. stir up, disturb. In Chinese: 鼓动，搅动.
How do you pronounce “agitate”?
agitate is pronounced /ˈædʒɪteɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ag · i · tate.
How do you use “agitate” in a sentence?
The news agitated the crowd. (这消息激起了人群。)
What are synonyms for “agitate”?
stir, disturb — all close in meaning to agitate (v. stir up, disturb).
Is “agitate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. agitate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “agitate”?
ag(do)+itate(verb).
