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amicable

/ˈæmɪkəbl/
a · mi · ca · ble ˈæ · mɪ · kə · bl
English Definition
adj. friendly; peaceful; cordial
中文释义
友好的；和睦的
Significado en Español
amistoso, cordial
한국어 뜻
우호적인, 친근한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thân thiện, hòa nhã
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Example Sentence

They reached an amicable agreement.

他们达成了友好的协议。

Synonyms
friendly peaceful
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
am(love) + icable(capable) → friendly.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is the best synonym for “amicable” as used in the sentence: “The negotiations were surprisingly amicable, considering the previous disagreements between the two parties”?

  1. A Hostile
  2. B Friendly
  3. C Aggressive
  4. D Indifferent
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B — Friendly. “amicable” means adj. friendly; peaceful; cordial

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The two nations reached a surprisingly ______ agreement without any fighting.

  1. A hostile
  2. B bitter
  3. C warlike
  4. D amicable
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D — amicable. “amicable” means adj. friendly; peaceful; cordial

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Common questions about “amicable”

What does “amicable” mean?

amicable — adj. friendly; peaceful; cordial. In Chinese: 友好的；和睦的.

How do you pronounce “amicable”?

amicable is pronounced /ˈæmɪkəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: a · mi · ca · ble.

How do you use “amicable” in a sentence?

They reached an amicable agreement. (他们达成了友好的协议。)

What are synonyms for “amicable”?

friendly, peaceful — all close in meaning to amicable (adj. friendly; peaceful; cordial).

Is “amicable” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “amicable”?

am(love) + icable(capable) → friendly.

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