English Definition
adj. severe, rough
Significado en Español
duro, severo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khắc nghiệt, gay gắt
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Example Sentence
The desert has a harsh climate.
沙漠气候很严酷。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
harsh (''sound of laughter dying'', ''uncomfortable'')
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “harsh”:
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A
gentle
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B
mild
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C
severe
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D
soft
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C — severe.
“harsh” means adj. severe, rough
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ winter brought freezing winds and very deep snow.
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A
mild
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B
harsh
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C
gentle
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D
pleasant
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B — harsh.
“harsh” means adj. severe, rough
Common questions about “harsh”
What does “harsh” mean?
harsh — adj. severe, rough. In Chinese: 严厉的，刺耳的.
How do you pronounce “harsh”?
harsh is pronounced /hɑːrʃ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: harsh.
How do you use “harsh” in a sentence?
The desert has a harsh climate. (沙漠气候很严酷。)
What are synonyms for “harsh”?
severe, tough — all close in meaning to harsh (adj. severe, rough).
Is “harsh” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. harsh appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “harsh”?
harsh (''sound of laughter dying'', ''uncomfortable'')
