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drastic

/ˈdræstɪk/
dras · tic /ˈdræs · tɪk/
English Definition
adj. extreme, severe
中文释义
激烈的，极端的
Significado en Español
drástico
한국어 뜻
격렬한, 극단적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quyết liệt, cực đoan
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Example Sentence

We need drastic changes.

我们需要激烈改变。

Synonyms
extreme severe
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dra(stic=severe)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym for “drastic” in the following sentence: “The new policy introduced by the school board called for drastic measures to improve student performance”?

  1. A severe
  2. B gentle
  3. C lenient
  4. D moderate
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A — severe. “drastic” means adj. extreme, severe

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The company made ______ cuts, firing half of its workers.

  1. A minor
  2. B gentle
  3. C slight
  4. D drastic
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D — drastic. “drastic” means adj. extreme, severe

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Common questions about “drastic”

What does “drastic” mean?

drastic — adj. extreme, severe. In Chinese: 激烈的，极端的.

How do you pronounce “drastic”?

drastic is pronounced /ˈdræstɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dras · tic.

How do you use “drastic” in a sentence?

We need drastic changes. (我们需要激烈改变。)

What are synonyms for “drastic”?

extreme, severe — all close in meaning to drastic (adj. extreme, severe).

Is “drastic” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. drastic appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “drastic”?

dra(stic=severe)

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