irate
/aɪˈreɪt/
i · rate
aɪ · ˈreɪt
English Definition
adj. very angry
Significado en Español
furioso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tức giận
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Example Sentence
The teacher became irate.
老师很生气。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ira(anger)+te(adj).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the midst of the heated debate, the speaker became increasingly irate. What is a synonym for “irate”?
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A
angry
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B
calm
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C
indifferent
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D
joyful
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A — angry.
“irate” means adj. very angry
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ driver honked and shouted at the car blocking the road.
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A
calm
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B
cheerful
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C
irate
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D
pleasant
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C — irate.
“irate” means adj. very angry
Common questions about “irate”
What does “irate” mean?
irate — adj. very angry. In Chinese: 大怒的.
How do you pronounce “irate”?
irate is pronounced /aɪˈreɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: i · rate.
How do you use “irate” in a sentence?
The teacher became irate. (老师很生气。)
What are synonyms for “irate”?
furious, angry — all close in meaning to irate (adj. very angry).
Is “irate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. irate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “irate”?
ira(anger)+te(adj).
