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lifeless

/ˈlaɪfləs/
life · less ˈlaɪf · ləs
English Definition
adj. without life; not lively
中文释义
无生命的，无生气的
Significado en Español
sin vida, inerte
한국어 뜻
생명 없는, 생기 없는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô hồn, không có sự sống
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Example Sentence

The desert looked completely lifeless.

这片沙漠看起来完全没有生机。

Synonyms
dead inanimate motionless
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “lifeless”:

  1. A inanimate
  2. B living
  3. C vibrant
  4. D animate
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A — inanimate. “lifeless” means adj. without life; not lively

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The dry, ______ desert had no plants or animals living in it at all.

  1. A lifeless
  2. B lively
  3. C thriving
  4. D bustling
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A — lifeless. “lifeless” means adj. without life; not lively

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Common questions about “lifeless”

What does “lifeless” mean?

lifeless — adj. without life; not lively. In Chinese: 无生命的，无生气的.

How do you pronounce “lifeless”?

lifeless is pronounced /ˈlaɪfləs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: life · less.

How do you use “lifeless” in a sentence?

The desert looked completely lifeless. (这片沙漠看起来完全没有生机。)

What are synonyms for “lifeless”?

dead, inanimate, motionless — all close in meaning to lifeless (adj. without life; not lively).

Is “lifeless” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lifeless appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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