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inert

/ɪˈnɜːrt/

in · ert ɪ · ˈnɜːrt

English Definition

adj. inactive; motionless; static

中文释义

惰性的；不活动的

Significado en Español

inerte

한국어 뜻

불활성의, 비활성의

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

trơ, không hoạt động

Example Sentence

The car remained inert despite his efforts to start it.

尽管他努力启动，汽车仍然不动。

Synonyms

inactive motionless

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

in-(without)+ ert(skill, art)→ inert, lifeless.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is the closest synonym to “inert”.

A active
B motionless
C agile
D energetic

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B — motionless. “inert” means adj. inactive; motionless; static

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The heavy gas is ______, refusing to react with almost any other substance.

A inert
B active
C lively
D reactive

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A — inert. “inert” means adj. inactive; motionless; static

Common questions about “inert”

What does “inert” mean?

inert — adj. inactive; motionless; static. In Chinese: 惰性的；不活动的.

How do you pronounce “inert”?

inert is pronounced /ɪˈnɜːrt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · ert.

How do you use “inert” in a sentence?

The car remained inert despite his efforts to start it. (尽管他努力启动，汽车仍然不动。)

What are synonyms for “inert”?

inactive, motionless — all close in meaning to inert (adj. inactive; motionless; static).

Is “inert” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “inert”?

in-(without)+ ert(skill, art)→ inert, lifeless.

Progress / 学习进度

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