corrupt
/kəˈrʌpt/
cor · rupt
kə · ˈrʌpt
English Definition
adj./v. dishonest, make bad
Significado en Español
corrupto, depravado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
The government is corrupt.
政府很腐败。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
corrupt(decay)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “corrupt”.
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A
dishonest
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B
energetic
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C
timid
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D
innocent
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A — dishonest.
“corrupt” means adj./v. dishonest, make bad
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ official secretly accepted bribes from wealthy companies.
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A
honest
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B
virtuous
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C
corrupt
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D
upright
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C — corrupt.
“corrupt” means adj./v. dishonest, make bad
Common questions about “corrupt”
What does “corrupt” mean?
corrupt — adj./v. dishonest, make bad. In Chinese: 腐败的，堕落的.
How do you pronounce “corrupt”?
corrupt is pronounced /kəˈrʌpt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cor · rupt.
How do you use “corrupt” in a sentence?
The government is corrupt. (政府很腐败。)
What are synonyms for “corrupt”?
dishonest, rotten — all close in meaning to corrupt (adj./v. dishonest, make bad).
Is “corrupt” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. corrupt appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “corrupt”?
corrupt(decay)
