climax
/ˈklaɪmæks/
cli · max
ˈklaɪ · mæks
English Definition
n. the most exciting point
Significado en Español
clímax
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cao trào, đỉnh điểm
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Example Sentence
The movie reached its climax.
电影到达高潮。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cli(climb)+max(maximum)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “climax”:
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A
beginning
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B
decline
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C
base
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D
peak
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D — peak.
“climax” means n. the most exciting point
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the thrilling novel, the story reaches its ______ when the hero defeats the villain.
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A
nadir
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B
low point
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C
climax
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D
beginning
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C — climax.
“climax” means n. the most exciting point
Common questions about “climax”
What does “climax” mean?
climax — n. the most exciting point. In Chinese: 高潮.
How do you pronounce “climax”?
climax is pronounced /ˈklaɪmæks/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cli · max.
How do you use “climax” in a sentence?
The movie reached its climax. (电影到达高潮。)
What are synonyms for “climax”?
peak, summit — all close in meaning to climax (n. the most exciting point).
Is “climax” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. climax appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “climax”?
cli(climb)+max(maximum)
