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apex

/ˈeɪpɛks/
a · pex ˈeɪ · pɛks
English Definition
n. the top or highest part of something
中文释义
顶点，最高点
Significado en Español
ápice, cúspide
한국어 뜻
정점, 꼭대기
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đỉnh, điểm cao nhất
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Example Sentence

They reached the apex of the mountain at noon.

他们中午到达了山顶。

Synonyms
peak summit top
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “apex”:

  1. A base
  2. B summit
  3. C bottom
  4. D foundation
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B — summit. “apex” means n. the top or highest part of something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The brave climbers at last reached the ______ of the tall mountain.

  1. A bottom
  2. B apex
  3. C base
  4. D foot
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B — apex. “apex” means n. the top or highest part of something

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Common questions about “apex”

What does “apex” mean?

apex — n. the top or highest part of something. In Chinese: 顶点，最高点.

How do you pronounce “apex”?

apex is pronounced /ˈeɪpɛks/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · pex.

How do you use “apex” in a sentence?

They reached the apex of the mountain at noon. (他们中午到达了山顶。)

What are synonyms for “apex”?

peak, summit, top — all close in meaning to apex (n. the top or highest part of something).

Is “apex” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. apex appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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