intense
/ɪnˈtens/
in · tense
ɪn · ˈtens
English Definition
adj. very strong, extreme
Significado en Español
intenso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mãnh liệt, dữ dội
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Example Sentence
There was intense heat.
天气酷热。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “intense”.
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A
mild
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B
calm
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C
fierce
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D
gentle
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C — fierce.
“intense” means adj. very strong, extreme
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ heat of the desert forced the travelers to rest at noon.
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A
mild
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B
gentle
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C
faint
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D
intense
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D — intense.
“intense” means adj. very strong, extreme
Common questions about “intense”
What does “intense” mean?
intense — adj. very strong, extreme. In Chinese: 强烈的，激烈的.
How do you pronounce “intense”?
intense is pronounced /ɪnˈtens/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · tense.
How do you use “intense” in a sentence?
There was intense heat. (天气酷热。)
What are synonyms for “intense”?
extreme, strong — all close in meaning to intense (adj. very strong, extreme).
Is “intense” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. intense appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “intense”?
intens(enhance)
