conspicuous
/kənˈspɪkjuəs/
con · spi · cu · ous
kən · ˈspɪ · kju · əs
English Definition
adj. easily seen or noticed
Significado en Español
llamativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dễ thấy, nổi bật
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Example Sentence
She wore a conspicuous red hat.
她戴着显眼的红帽子。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(strengthen)+spic(see)+uous(many)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “conspicuous”:
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A
hidden
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B
obscure
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C
noticeable
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D
faint
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C — noticeable.
“conspicuous” means adj. easily seen or noticed
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In a group of sculptures, the brightly painted statue was particularly ______.
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A
conspicuous
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B
subtle
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C
ordinary
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D
hidden
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A — conspicuous.
“conspicuous” means adj. easily seen or noticed
Common questions about “conspicuous”
What does “conspicuous” mean?
conspicuous — adj. easily seen or noticed. In Chinese: 显眼的.
How do you pronounce “conspicuous”?
conspicuous is pronounced /kənˈspɪkjuəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: con · spi · cu · ous.
How do you use “conspicuous” in a sentence?
She wore a conspicuous red hat. (她戴着显眼的红帽子。)
What are synonyms for “conspicuous”?
noticeable, obvious — all close in meaning to conspicuous (adj. easily seen or noticed).
Is “conspicuous” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. conspicuous appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “conspicuous”?
con(strengthen)+spic(see)+uous(many)
