compulsory
/kəmˈpʌlsəri/
com · pul · so · ry
kəm · ˈpʌl · sə · ri
English Definition
adj. Mandatory and required; obligatory
Significado en Español
obligatorio, forzoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bắt buộc, cưỡng bức
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Example Sentence
Wearing helmets is compulsory for all motorcyclists.
所有摩托车手都必须强制佩戴头盔。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com-(together) + puls (push, urge) + ory→ compulsory, mandatory.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “compulsory”:
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A
optional
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B
obligatory
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C
voluntary
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D
elective
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B — obligatory.
“compulsory” means adj. Mandatory and required; obligatory
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In certain countries, military service is __________ for all young men.
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A
optional
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B
compulsory
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C
unnecessary
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D
forbidden
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B — compulsory.
“compulsory” means adj. Mandatory and required; obligatory
Common questions about “compulsory”
What does “compulsory” mean?
compulsory — adj. Mandatory and required; obligatory. In Chinese: 强制性的，义务的.
How do you pronounce “compulsory”?
compulsory is pronounced /kəmˈpʌlsəri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: com · pul · so · ry.
How do you use “compulsory” in a sentence?
Wearing helmets is compulsory for all motorcyclists. (所有摩托车手都必须强制佩戴头盔。)
What are synonyms for “compulsory”?
mandatory, obligatory, required — all close in meaning to compulsory (adj. Mandatory and required; obligatory).
Is “compulsory” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. compulsory appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “compulsory”?
com-(together) + puls (push, urge) + ory→ compulsory, mandatory.
