crucial
/ˈkruːʃl/
cru · cial
ˈkruː · ʃl
English Definition
adj. very important
Significado en Español
crucial, decisivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quan trọng, quyết định
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Example Sentence
It's a crucial question.
这是关键问题。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cruc(cross)+ial(adjective).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “crucial”:
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A
trivial
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B
vital
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C
minor
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D
optional
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B — vital.
“crucial” means adj. very important
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the planning of a successful event, it is ______ to organize every detail ahead of time.
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A
optional
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B
unnecessary
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C
crucial
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D
irrelevant
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C — crucial.
“crucial” means adj. very important
Common questions about “crucial”
What does “crucial” mean?
crucial — adj. very important. In Chinese: 至关重要的，决定性的.
How do you pronounce “crucial”?
crucial is pronounced /ˈkruːʃl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cru · cial.
How do you use “crucial” in a sentence?
It's a crucial question. (这是关键问题。)
What are synonyms for “crucial”?
vital, critical — all close in meaning to crucial (adj. very important).
Is “crucial” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. crucial appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “crucial”?
cruc(cross)+ial(adjective).
