imagery
/ˈɪmɪdʒəri/
im · age · ry
ˈɪm · ɪdʒ · ri
English Definition
n. description that appeals to the senses
Significado en Español
imágenes, lenguaje figurativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hình ảnh, ngôn ngữ hình tượng
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Example Sentence
The poem uses vivid imagery.
诗中用了生动的意象。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
image(image)+ry(noun).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “imagery”?
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A
Description
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B
Illusion
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C
Memory
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D
Travel
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A — Description.
“imagery” means n. description that appeals to the senses
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The poem's vivid ______ made me feel as if I were standing in the forest.
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A
silence
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B
numbers
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C
imagery
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D
boredom
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C — imagery.
“imagery” means n. description that appeals to the senses
Common questions about “imagery”
What does “imagery” mean?
imagery — n. description that appeals to the senses. In Chinese: 意象，形象化描述.
How do you pronounce “imagery”?
imagery is pronounced /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/. It breaks into 3 syllables: im · age · ry.
How do you use “imagery” in a sentence?
The poem uses vivid imagery. (诗中用了生动的意象。)
What are synonyms for “imagery”?
visualization — all close in meaning to imagery (n. description that appeals to the senses).
Is “imagery” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. imagery appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “imagery”?
image(image)+ry(noun).
