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extreme

/ɪkˈstrim/
ex · treme ɪk · ˈstrim
English Definition
adj. very great in degree
中文释义
极端的
Significado en Español
extremo
한국어 뜻
극단적인, 과격한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cực đoan, tột cùng
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Example Sentence

They took extreme measures to solve the crisis.

他们采取了极端措施来解决这场危机。

Synonyms
severe radical drastic
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “extreme”:

  1. A moderate
  2. B severe
  3. C slight
  4. D mild
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B — severe. “extreme” means adj. very great in degree

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ cold froze the whole deep lake solid in a single night.

  1. A mild
  2. B moderate
  3. C extreme
  4. D gentle
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C — extreme. “extreme” means adj. very great in degree

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Common questions about “extreme”

What does “extreme” mean?

extreme — adj. very great in degree. In Chinese: 极端的.

How do you pronounce “extreme”?

extreme is pronounced /ɪkˈstrim/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · treme.

How do you use “extreme” in a sentence?

They took extreme measures to solve the crisis. (他们采取了极端措施来解决这场危机。)

What are synonyms for “extreme”?

severe, radical, drastic — all close in meaning to extreme (adj. very great in degree).

Is “extreme” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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