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gratuitous

/ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/
gra · tu · i · tous ɡrə · ˈtjuː · ɪ · təs
English Definition
adj. unnecessary; unwarranted; free
中文释义
无缘无故的，不必要的；免费的
Significado en Español
gratuito, innecesario
한국어 뜻
무료의, 불필요한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
miễn phí, không cần thiết
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Example Sentence

The film was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

这部电影因其无谓的暴力而受到批评。

Synonyms
unwarranted unnecessary unjustified
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
gratu (thanks, free) + itous → without reason or compensation.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “gratuitous”:

  1. A Fragmented
  2. B Unnecessary
  3. C Official
  4. D Strategic
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B — Unnecessary. “gratuitous” means adj. unnecessary; unwarranted; free

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The film was criticized for its ______ violence that added nothing to the story.

  1. A essential
  2. B needed
  3. C gratuitous
  4. D justified
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C — gratuitous. “gratuitous” means adj. unnecessary; unwarranted; free

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Common questions about “gratuitous”

What does “gratuitous” mean?

gratuitous — adj. unnecessary; unwarranted; free. In Chinese: 无缘无故的，不必要的；免费的.

How do you pronounce “gratuitous”?

gratuitous is pronounced /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: gra · tu · i · tous.

How do you use “gratuitous” in a sentence?

The film was criticized for its gratuitous violence. (这部电影因其无谓的暴力而受到批评。)

What are synonyms for “gratuitous”?

unwarranted, unnecessary, unjustified — all close in meaning to gratuitous (adj. unnecessary; unwarranted; free).

Is “gratuitous” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. gratuitous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “gratuitous”?

gratu (thanks, free) + itous → without reason or compensation.

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