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impish

/ˈɪmpɪʃ/
im · pish ˈɪm · pɪʃ
English Definition
adj. mischievous; playful; naughty
中文释义
顽皮的;淘气的
Significado en Español
travieso, pícaro
한국어 뜻
장난꾸러기의, 익살스러운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tinh nghịch, quậy phá
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Example Sentence

He had an impish grin on his face.

他脸上露出顽皮的笑容。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
imp (little devil) + ish (having the nature of) → mischievous.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “impish” as used in the following sentence: The child gave his friend an impish grin after successfully hiding the toy behind his back.

  1. A playful
  2. B serious
  3. C timid
  4. D lazy
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A — playful. “impish” means adj. mischievous; playful; naughty

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

With a wickedly ______ grin, the child hid his sister's shoe behind the couch.

  1. A impish
  2. B solemn
  3. C serious
  4. D grave
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A — impish. “impish” means adj. mischievous; playful; naughty

Common questions about “impish”

What does “impish” mean?

impish — adj. mischievous; playful; naughty. In Chinese: 顽皮的;淘气的.

How do you pronounce “impish”?

impish is pronounced /ˈɪmpɪʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: im · pish.

How do you use “impish” in a sentence?

He had an impish grin on his face. (他脸上露出顽皮的笑容。)

What are synonyms for “impish”?

mischievous, playful — all close in meaning to impish (adj. mischievous; playful; naughty).

Is “impish” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. impish appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “impish”?

imp (little devil) + ish (having the nature of) → mischievous.

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