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exasperate

/ɪɡˈzæspəreɪt/
ex · as · per · ate /ɪɡ · ˈzæs · pə · reɪt/
English Definition
v. annoy extremely
中文释义
激怒，使恼怒
Significado en Español
exasperar
한국어 뜻
화나게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm tức giận
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Example Sentence

The noise exasperated him.

噪音让他恼火。

Synonyms
irritate enrage
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(strengthen)+asper(rough)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the synonym of exasperate as used in the following sentence? “The repeated delays began to exasperate the passengers, who were eager to reach their destinations.”

  1. A Soothe
  2. B Irritate
  3. C Comfort
  4. D Soften
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B — Irritate. “exasperate” means v. annoy extremely

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The child's endless stream of questions began to ______ his tired father.

  1. A soothe
  2. B exasperate
  3. C please
  4. D delight
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B — exasperate. “exasperate” means v. annoy extremely

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Common questions about “exasperate”

What does “exasperate” mean?

exasperate — v. annoy extremely. In Chinese: 激怒，使恼怒.

How do you pronounce “exasperate”?

exasperate is pronounced /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ex · as · per · ate.

How do you use “exasperate” in a sentence?

The noise exasperated him. (噪音让他恼火。)

What are synonyms for “exasperate”?

irritate, enrage — all close in meaning to exasperate (v. annoy extremely).

Is “exasperate” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. exasperate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “exasperate”?

ex(strengthen)+asper(rough)

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