avid
/ˈævɪd/
av · id
ˈæv · ɪd
English Definition
adj. eager, enthusiastic
Significado en Español
ávido
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khao khát, say mê
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Example Sentence
He is an avid reader.
他酷爱读书。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
avid(eager)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the following sentence, choose the word that is a synonym for “avid”: Sarah is such an avid reader that she finishes several books a week.
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A
reluctant
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B
indifferent
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C
eager
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D
apathetic
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C — eager.
“avid” means adj. eager, enthusiastic
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
As a wildly ______ reader, she finished three thick books in a single week.
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A
avid
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B
reluctant
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C
lazy
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D
bored
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A — avid.
“avid” means adj. eager, enthusiastic
Common questions about “avid”
What does “avid” mean?
avid — adj. eager, enthusiastic. In Chinese: 渴望的，热衷的.
How do you pronounce “avid”?
avid is pronounced /ˈævɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: av · id.
How do you use “avid” in a sentence?
He is an avid reader. (他酷爱读书。)
What are synonyms for “avid”?
eager, keen — all close in meaning to avid (adj. eager, enthusiastic).
Is “avid” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. avid appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “avid”?
avid(eager)
