ivory
/ˈaɪvəri/
i · vo · ry
ˈaɪ · və · ri
English Definition
n. hard white material from elephant tusks
Significado en Español
marfil
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Example Sentence
Ivory trade is illegal.
象牙贸易非法。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ivory(white as ivory)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “ivory”?
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A
Beige
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B
Cream
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C
Ebony
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D
Scarlet
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B — Cream.
“ivory” means n. hard white material from elephant tusks
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The antique piano keys were made of smooth, polished ______.
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A
rubber
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B
plastic
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C
cardboard
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D
ivory
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D — ivory.
“ivory” means n. hard white material from elephant tusks
Common questions about “ivory”
What does “ivory” mean?
ivory — n. hard white material from elephant tusks. In Chinese: 象牙.
How do you pronounce “ivory”?
ivory is pronounced /ˈaɪvəri/. It breaks into 3 syllables: i · vo · ry.
How do you use “ivory” in a sentence?
Ivory trade is illegal. (象牙贸易非法。)
What are synonyms for “ivory”?
bone, tusk — all close in meaning to ivory (n. hard white material from elephant tusks).
Is “ivory” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. ivory appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ivory”?
ivory(white as ivory)
