innocent
/ˈɪnəsnt/
in · no · cent
/ˈɪn · ə · snt/
English Definition
adj. not guilty, pure
Significado en Español
inocente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô tội, ngây thơ
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Example Sentence
The child is innocent.
孩子很天真。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+noc(harm)+ent(form)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “innocent” as used in this context: Although once accused, she was found to be completely innocent of the crime.
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A
guilty
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B
harmless
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C
wealthy
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D
famous
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B — harmless.
“innocent” means adj. not guilty, pure
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After hearing all the evidence, the jury found the accused man completely ______.
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A
guilty
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B
blamed
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C
criminal
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D
innocent
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D — innocent.
“innocent” means adj. not guilty, pure
Common questions about “innocent”
What does “innocent” mean?
innocent — adj. not guilty, pure. In Chinese: 无辜的，天真的.
How do you pronounce “innocent”?
innocent is pronounced /ˈɪnəsnt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · no · cent.
How do you use “innocent” in a sentence?
The child is innocent. (孩子很天真。)
What are synonyms for “innocent”?
pure, naive — all close in meaning to innocent (adj. not guilty, pure).
Is “innocent” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. innocent appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “innocent”?
in(not)+noc(harm)+ent(form)
