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fierce

/fɪrs/
fierce fɪrs
English Definition
adj. very strong or violent
中文释义
凶猛的,猛烈的
Significado en Español
feroz, intenso
한국어 뜻
사나운, 맹렬한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dữ dội, mãnh liệt
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Example Sentence

The two teams had a fierce rivalry.

这两支球队之间存在激烈的竞争。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “fierce”:

  1. A docile
  2. B gentle
  3. C mild
  4. D ferocious
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D — ferocious. “fierce” means adj. very strong or violent

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ storm tore heavy branches right off the tall old trees.

  1. A gentle
  2. B fierce
  3. C mild
  4. D calm
Show answer

B — fierce. “fierce” means adj. very strong or violent

Common questions about “fierce”

What does “fierce” mean?

fierce — adj. very strong or violent. In Chinese: 凶猛的,猛烈的.

How do you pronounce “fierce”?

fierce is pronounced /fɪrs/. It breaks into 1 syllable: fierce.

How do you use “fierce” in a sentence?

The two teams had a fierce rivalry. (这两支球队之间存在激烈的竞争。)

What are synonyms for “fierce”?

ferocious, intense, savage — all close in meaning to fierce (adj. very strong or violent).

Is “fierce” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. fierce appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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