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lull

/lʌl/
lull lʌl
English Definition
n. a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
中文释义
暂时的平静或活动的间歇
Significado en Español
calma temporal, pausa
한국어 뜻
일시적인 고요, 휴식
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự tạm lắng, khoảng nghỉ
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Example Sentence

There was a lull in the conversation, giving me a chance to gather my thoughts.

谈话中出现了片刻的平静,我得以整理思绪。

Synonyms
pause respite breather intermission
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Associative to lullaby (lullaby) often used to lull someone to sleep, used to describe a calm state.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “lull”.

  1. A activity
  2. B silence
  3. C pause
  4. D storm
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C — pause. “lull” means n. a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

During a brief ______ in the storm, the sailors repaired the torn sail.

  1. A burst
  2. B surge
  3. C uproar
  4. D lull
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D — lull. “lull” means n. a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity

Common questions about “lull”

What does “lull” mean?

lull — n. a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity. In Chinese: 暂时的平静或活动的间歇.

How do you pronounce “lull”?

lull is pronounced /lʌl/. It breaks into 1 syllable: lull.

How do you use “lull” in a sentence?

There was a lull in the conversation, giving me a chance to gather my thoughts. (谈话中出现了片刻的平静,我得以整理思绪。)

What are synonyms for “lull”?

pause, respite, breather, intermission — all close in meaning to lull (n. a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity).

Is “lull” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. lull appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “lull”?

Associative to lullaby (lullaby) often used to lull someone to sleep, used to describe a calm state.

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