heroic
/həˈroʊɪk/
he · ro · ic
hə · ˈroʊ · ɪk
English Definition
adj. very brave
Significado en Español
heroico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
anh hùng
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Example Sentence
His heroic act saved lives.
他的英勇行为救了人。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hero(hero)+ic(form/shape).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the following sentence, what word is closest in meaning to “heroic”? Despite the danger, the captain made a heroic effort to save the crew.
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A
ordinary
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B
brave
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C
quiet
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D
lazy
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B — brave.
“heroic” means adj. very brave
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The firefighter's ______ rescue saved the entire trapped family.
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A
cowardly
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B
heroic
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C
timid
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D
selfish
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B — heroic.
“heroic” means adj. very brave
Common questions about “heroic”
What does “heroic” mean?
heroic — adj. very brave. In Chinese: 英雄的.
How do you pronounce “heroic”?
heroic is pronounced /həˈroʊɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: he · ro · ic.
How do you use “heroic” in a sentence?
His heroic act saved lives. (他的英勇行为救了人。)
What are synonyms for “heroic”?
brave, courageous — all close in meaning to heroic (adj. very brave).
Is “heroic” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. heroic appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “heroic”?
hero(hero)+ic(form/shape).
