general
/ˈdʒenrəl/
gen · er · al
English Definition
adj. widespread, not specific; n. commander
Significado en Español
general, común
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chung, tướng
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Example Sentence
This is a general rule.
这是通用规则。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
general(universal)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “general”:
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A
specific
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B
common
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C
unique
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D
rare
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B — common.
“general” means adj. widespread, not specific; n. commander
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The teacher gave only a ______ overview instead of the details.
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A
specific
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B
general
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C
exact
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D
precise
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B — general.
“general” means adj. widespread, not specific; n. commander
Common questions about “general”
What does “general” mean?
general — adj. widespread, not specific; n. commander. In Chinese: 一般的，将军.
How do you pronounce “general”?
general is pronounced /ˈdʒenrəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: gen · er · al.
How do you use “general” in a sentence?
This is a general rule. (这是通用规则。)
What are synonyms for “general”?
common, broad — all close in meaning to general (adj. widespread, not specific; n. commander).
Is “general” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. general appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “general”?
general(universal)
