cordial
/ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
cor · dial
ˈkɔːr · dʒəl
English Definition
adj. warm and friendly
Significado en Español
cordial
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thân thiện, nồng nhiệt
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Example Sentence
They gave us a cordial welcome.
他们热情欢迎我们。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cord(heart)+ial(form)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “cordial”:
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A
Friendly
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B
Cold
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C
Rude
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D
Ignorant
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A — Friendly.
“cordial” means adj. warm and friendly
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The host gave us a ______ welcome and offered us tea.
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A
cordial
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B
hostile
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C
rude
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D
icy
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A — cordial.
“cordial” means adj. warm and friendly
Common questions about “cordial”
What does “cordial” mean?
cordial — adj. warm and friendly. In Chinese: 热忱的，友好的.
How do you pronounce “cordial”?
cordial is pronounced /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cor · dial.
How do you use “cordial” in a sentence?
They gave us a cordial welcome. (他们热情欢迎我们。)
What are synonyms for “cordial”?
friendly, warm — all close in meaning to cordial (adj. warm and friendly).
Is “cordial” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. cordial appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cordial”?
cord(heart)+ial(form)
