English Definition
adj. weak, easily broken
Significado en Español
frágil
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
yếu ớt, mỏng manh
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Example Sentence
The old man is frail.
老人很虚弱。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
frail(weak)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word closest in meaning to “frail” as used in the sentence: The old bridge looked frail after the storm.
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A
sturdy
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B
strong
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C
delicate
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D
stable
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C — delicate.
“frail” means adj. weak, easily broken
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ old woman needed help climbing the steep stairs.
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A
frail
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B
sturdy
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C
strong
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D
robust
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A — frail.
“frail” means adj. weak, easily broken
Common questions about “frail”
What does “frail” mean?
frail — adj. weak, easily broken. In Chinese: 脆弱的，虚弱的.
How do you pronounce “frail”?
frail is pronounced /freɪl/. It breaks into 1 syllable: frail.
How do you use “frail” in a sentence?
The old man is frail. (老人很虚弱。)
What are synonyms for “frail”?
weak, fragile — all close in meaning to frail (adj. weak, easily broken).
Is “frail” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. frail appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “frail”?
frail(weak)
