improvise
/ˈɪmprəvaɪz/
im · pro · vise
ˈɪm · prə · vaɪz
English Definition
v. make up on the spot
Significado en Español
improvisar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ứng biến, ứng tác
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Example Sentence
She had to improvise a speech.
她不得不即兴演讲。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
improvise (impromptu)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “improvise”:
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A
Prepare
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B
Script
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C
Ad-lib
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D
Plan
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C — Ad-lib.
“improvise” means v. make up on the spot
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
When he forgot his lines, the actor had to ______ a new speech.
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A
memorize
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B
rehearse
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C
copy
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D
improvise
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D — improvise.
“improvise” means v. make up on the spot
Common questions about “improvise”
What does “improvise” mean?
improvise — v. make up on the spot. In Chinese: 即兴创作，临时做.
How do you pronounce “improvise”?
improvise is pronounced /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: im · pro · vise.
How do you use “improvise” in a sentence?
She had to improvise a speech. (她不得不即兴演讲。)
What are synonyms for “improvise”?
invent, wing it — all close in meaning to improvise (v. make up on the spot).
Is “improvise” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. improvise appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “improvise”?
improvise (impromptu)
