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moisten

/ˈmɔɪsən/
moist · en ˈmɔɪs · ən
English Definition
v. to make something slightly wet
中文释义
弄湿
Significado en Español
humedecer
한국어 뜻
적시다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm ẩm
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Example Sentence

Moisten the cloth before wiping the table.

擦桌子之前先把布弄湿。

Synonyms
dampen wet humidify
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “moisten”:

  1. A dampen
  2. B dry
  3. C parch
  4. D desiccate
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A — dampen. “moisten” means v. to make something slightly wet

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She used a damp cloth to ______ the dry, hard lump of clay.

  1. A dry
  2. B parch
  3. C harden
  4. D moisten
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D — moisten. “moisten” means v. to make something slightly wet

Common questions about “moisten”

What does “moisten” mean?

moisten — v. to make something slightly wet. In Chinese: 弄湿.

How do you pronounce “moisten”?

moisten is pronounced /ˈmɔɪsən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: moist · en.

How do you use “moisten” in a sentence?

Moisten the cloth before wiping the table. (擦桌子之前先把布弄湿。)

What are synonyms for “moisten”?

dampen, wet, humidify — all close in meaning to moisten (v. to make something slightly wet).

Is “moisten” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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