hazardous
/ˈhæzərdəs/
ha · zar · dous
ˈhæ · zər · dəs
English Definition
adj. dangerous, risky
Significado en Español
peligroso, arriesgado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nguy hiểm
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Example Sentence
The chemicals are hazardous.
这些化学品很危险。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hazard(risk)+ous
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “hazardous” as used in the sentence: “The chemical waste is considered hazardous for the environment.”
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A
Secure
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B
Dangerous
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C
Pleasant
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D
Boring
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B — Dangerous.
“hazardous” means adj. dangerous, risky
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The workers wore masks because the chemicals were ______.
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A
safe
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B
harmless
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C
soothing
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D
hazardous
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D — hazardous.
“hazardous” means adj. dangerous, risky
Common questions about “hazardous”
What does “hazardous” mean?
hazardous — adj. dangerous, risky. In Chinese: 危险的.
How do you pronounce “hazardous”?
hazardous is pronounced /ˈhæzərdəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ha · zar · dous.
How do you use “hazardous” in a sentence?
The chemicals are hazardous. (这些化学品很危险。)
What are synonyms for “hazardous”?
dangerous, risky — all close in meaning to hazardous (adj. dangerous, risky).
Is “hazardous” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. hazardous appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “hazardous”?
hazard(risk)+ous
