capricious
/kəˈprɪʃəs/
ca · pri · cious
kə · ˈprɪ · ʃəs
English Definition
adj. unpredictable, impulsive
Significado en Español
caprichoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thất thường, hay thay đổi
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Example Sentence
The weather is capricious.
天气变化无常。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
caprice(unpredictability)+ious(suffix indicating adjective).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “capricious”?
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A
Constant
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B
Sensible
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C
Fickle
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D
Rigid
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C — Fickle.
“capricious” means adj. unpredictable, impulsive
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ weather changed from bright sunshine to storms within minutes.
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A
steady
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B
capricious
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C
constant
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D
predictable
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B — capricious.
“capricious” means adj. unpredictable, impulsive
Common questions about “capricious”
What does “capricious” mean?
capricious — adj. unpredictable, impulsive. In Chinese: 反复无常的.
How do you pronounce “capricious”?
capricious is pronounced /kəˈprɪʃəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ca · pri · cious.
How do you use “capricious” in a sentence?
The weather is capricious. (天气变化无常。)
What are synonyms for “capricious”?
unpredictable, fickle — all close in meaning to capricious (adj. unpredictable, impulsive).
Is “capricious” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. capricious appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “capricious”?
caprice(unpredictability)+ious(suffix indicating adjective).
