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fickle

/ˈfɪkl/
fick · le ˈfɪk · l
English Definition
adj. changeable; inconstant; unpredictable
中文释义
变幻无常的，易变的
Significado en Español
inconstante, voluble
한국어 뜻
변덕스러운, 변하기 쉬운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hay thay đổi, không kiên định
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Example Sentence

The weather in spring is notoriously fickle.

春天的天气出了名的变化无常。

Synonyms
capricious whimsical volatile
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Can be associated with tickle (light and unpredictable changes), fickle, capricious.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym for “fickle” as used in the sentence: “Her fickle nature made it difficult for her friends to rely on her plans.”

  1. A Reliable
  2. B Steady
  3. C Unpredictable
  4. D Consistent
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C — Unpredictable. “fickle” means adj. changeable; inconstant; unpredictable

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ weather shifted from sunshine to rain and back again all day.

  1. A steady
  2. B constant
  3. C fickle
  4. D reliable
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C — fickle. “fickle” means adj. changeable; inconstant; unpredictable

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Common questions about “fickle”

What does “fickle” mean?

fickle — adj. changeable; inconstant; unpredictable. In Chinese: 变幻无常的，易变的.

How do you pronounce “fickle”?

fickle is pronounced /ˈfɪkl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fick · le.

How do you use “fickle” in a sentence?

The weather in spring is notoriously fickle. (春天的天气出了名的变化无常。)

What are synonyms for “fickle”?

capricious, whimsical, volatile — all close in meaning to fickle (adj. changeable; inconstant; unpredictable).

Is “fickle” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. fickle appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “fickle”?

Can be associated with tickle (light and unpredictable changes), fickle, capricious.

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