eligible
/ˈelɪdʒəbl/
el · i · gi · ble
ˈel · ɪ · dʒə · bl
English Definition
adj. qualified, allowed
Significado en Español
elegible, apto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đủ điều kiện, đủ tư cách
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Example Sentence
Only members are eligible to vote.
只有会员有投票资格。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
e(omit, exclude)+lig(choose, select)+ible(capable, able)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word eligible?
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A
Qualified
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B
Reluctant
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C
Insignificant
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D
Ineligible
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A — Qualified.
“eligible” means adj. qualified, allowed
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Only students over sixteen are ______ to enter the contest.
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A
forbidden
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B
unable
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C
unqualified
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D
eligible
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D — eligible.
“eligible” means adj. qualified, allowed
Common questions about “eligible”
What does “eligible” mean?
eligible — adj. qualified, allowed. In Chinese: 有资格的，合格的.
How do you pronounce “eligible”?
eligible is pronounced /ˈelɪdʒəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: el · i · gi · ble.
How do you use “eligible” in a sentence?
Only members are eligible to vote. (只有会员有投票资格。)
What are synonyms for “eligible”?
qualified, fit — all close in meaning to eligible (adj. qualified, allowed).
Is “eligible” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. eligible appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “eligible”?
e(omit, exclude)+lig(choose, select)+ible(capable, able)
