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flammable

/ˈflæməbl/
flam · ma · ble ˈflæm · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. easily set on fire
中文释义
易燃的
Significado en Español
inflamable
한국어 뜻
인화성의, 가연성의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dễ cháy, dễ bắt lửa
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Example Sentence

The warning label clearly states that the liquid inside the container is extremely flammable.

警告标签明确指出,容器内的液体是极其易燃的。

Synonyms
combustible inflammable ignitable burnable
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
flam(fire)+able(can) → flammable, easily ignited.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “flammable”?

  1. A compressible
  2. B eruption
  3. C combustible
  4. D visible
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C — combustible. “flammable” means adj. easily set on fire

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Keep the highly ______ gasoline far away from any open flame.

  1. A flammable
  2. B fireproof
  3. C soggy
  4. D harmless
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A — flammable. “flammable” means adj. easily set on fire

Common questions about “flammable”

What does “flammable” mean?

flammable — adj. easily set on fire. In Chinese: 易燃的.

How do you pronounce “flammable”?

flammable is pronounced /ˈflæməbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: flam · ma · ble.

How do you use “flammable” in a sentence?

The warning label clearly states that the liquid inside the container is extremely flammable. (警告标签明确指出,容器内的液体是极其易燃的。)

What are synonyms for “flammable”?

combustible, inflammable, ignitable, burnable — all close in meaning to flammable (adj. easily set on fire).

Is “flammable” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “flammable”?

flam(fire)+able(can) → flammable, easily ignited.

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