benign
/bɪˈnaɪn/
be · nign
bɪ · ˈnaɪn
English Definition
adj. gentle; not harmful
Significado en Español
benigno, amable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lành tính, hiền lành
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Example Sentence
The tumor is benign.
肿瘤是良性的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
be(good)+nign(birth)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “benign”: The doctor''s diagnosis was a relief; the tumor was __________.
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A
aggressive
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B
harmless
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C
painful
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D
unpredictable
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B — harmless.
“benign” means adj. gentle; not harmful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The doctor was relieved to find that the small lump was completely ______.
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A
benign
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B
harmful
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C
dangerous
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D
deadly
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A — benign.
“benign” means adj. gentle; not harmful
Common questions about “benign”
What does “benign” mean?
benign — adj. gentle; not harmful. In Chinese: 良性的，和善的.
How do you pronounce “benign”?
benign is pronounced /bɪˈnaɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: be · nign.
How do you use “benign” in a sentence?
The tumor is benign. (肿瘤是良性的。)
What are synonyms for “benign”?
kind, harmless — all close in meaning to benign (adj. gentle; not harmful).
Is “benign” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. benign appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “benign”?
be(good)+nign(birth)
