barren
/ˈbærən/
bar · ren
ˈbær · ən
English Definition
adj. unable to produce, empty
Significado en Español
estéril, árido
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cằn cỗi, không sinh sản
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Example Sentence
The land is barren.
土地贫瘠。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bar(obstacle)+ren(person).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “barren” as used in this sentence: “The land was barren and unable to produce any crops.”
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A
fertile
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B
unproductive
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C
lush
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D
abundant
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B — unproductive.
“barren” means adj. unable to produce, empty
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Nothing would grow in the ______ field after years of drought.
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A
fertile
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B
lush
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C
productive
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D
barren
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D — barren.
“barren” means adj. unable to produce, empty
Common questions about “barren”
What does “barren” mean?
barren — adj. unable to produce, empty. In Chinese: 贫瘠的，不育的.
How do you pronounce “barren”?
barren is pronounced /ˈbærən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bar · ren.
How do you use “barren” in a sentence?
The land is barren. (土地贫瘠。)
What are synonyms for “barren”?
infertile, unproductive — all close in meaning to barren (adj. unable to produce, empty).
Is “barren” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. barren appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “barren”?
bar(obstacle)+ren(person).
