impure
/ɪmˈpjʊr/
im · pure
ɪm · ˈpjʊr
English Definition
adj. not clean or pure
Significado en Español
impuro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không tinh khiết, ô uế
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Example Sentence
The water was impure and unsafe to drink.
这水不纯净，不能饮用。
Synonyms
contaminated
dirty
adulterated
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “impure”:
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A
pristine
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B
clean
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C
contaminated
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D
pure
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C — contaminated.
“impure” means adj. not clean or pure
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ water from the muddy pond was not at all safe to drink.
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A
clean
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B
pure
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C
impure
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D
fresh
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C — impure.
“impure” means adj. not clean or pure
Common questions about “impure”
What does “impure” mean?
impure — adj. not clean or pure. In Chinese: 不纯的.
How do you pronounce “impure”?
impure is pronounced /ɪmˈpjʊr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: im · pure.
How do you use “impure” in a sentence?
The water was impure and unsafe to drink. (这水不纯净，不能饮用。)
What are synonyms for “impure”?
contaminated, dirty, adulterated — all close in meaning to impure (adj. not clean or pure).
Is “impure” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. impure appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
