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evil

/ˈiːvəl/
e · vil ˈiː · vəl
English Definition
adj. morally bad or wrong
中文释义
邪恶的
Significado en Español
malvado, mal
한국어 뜻
악한, 악
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ác, xấu xa
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Example Sentence

The story is about good versus evil.

这个故事讲述的是善与恶的较量。

Synonyms
wicked sinister malicious
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “evil”:

  1. A virtuous
  2. B righteous
  3. C wicked
  4. D good
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C — wicked. “evil” means adj. morally bad or wrong

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ villain in the story wanted to destroy the whole kingdom.

  1. A kind
  2. B good
  3. C noble
  4. D evil
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D — evil. “evil” means adj. morally bad or wrong

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Common questions about “evil”

What does “evil” mean?

evil — adj. morally bad or wrong. In Chinese: 邪恶的.

How do you pronounce “evil”?

evil is pronounced /ˈiːvəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: e · vil.

How do you use “evil” in a sentence?

The story is about good versus evil. (这个故事讲述的是善与恶的较量。)

What are synonyms for “evil”?

wicked, sinister, malicious — all close in meaning to evil (adj. morally bad or wrong).

Is “evil” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. evil appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)
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