depraved
/dɪˈpreɪvd/
de · praved
dɪ · ˈpreɪvd
English Definition
adj. corrupt immoral wicked
Significado en Español
depravado, corrupto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
The criminals engaged in depraved acts.
罪犯从事堕落行为。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de-(become bad) + pravus (evil) → depraved, corrupt.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “depraved”. The villain in the movie was known for his depraved actions.
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A
Virtuous
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B
Corrupt
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C
Benevolent
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D
Honest
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B — Corrupt.
“depraved” means adj. corrupt immoral wicked
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ criminal showed no shame or pity at all for his cruel deeds.
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A
depraved
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B
virtuous
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C
decent
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D
honorable
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A — depraved.
“depraved” means adj. corrupt immoral wicked
Common questions about “depraved”
What does “depraved” mean?
depraved — adj. corrupt immoral wicked. In Chinese: 堕落的；腐败的.
How do you pronounce “depraved”?
depraved is pronounced /dɪˈpreɪvd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · praved.
How do you use “depraved” in a sentence?
The criminals engaged in depraved acts. (罪犯从事堕落行为。)
What are synonyms for “depraved”?
corrupt, degenerate — all close in meaning to depraved (adj. corrupt immoral wicked).
Is “depraved” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. depraved appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “depraved”?
de-(become bad) + pravus (evil) → depraved, corrupt.
