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murky

/ˈmɜːrki/
mur · ky ˈmɜːr · ki
English Definition
adj. dark, unclear
中文释义
浑浊的，昏暗的
Significado en Español
turbio, oscuro
한국어 뜻
흐린, 어두운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đục, tối
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Example Sentence

The water was too murky to see the bottom.

水太浑看不见底。

Synonyms
cloudy dim
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
murky(vague)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “murky” as used in the following sentence: The lake was so murky that we couldn''t see the bottom.

  1. A clear
  2. B dark
  3. C dry
  4. D calm
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B — dark. “murky” means adj. dark, unclear

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The pond water was so ______ that we could not see the bottom at all.

  1. A clear
  2. B murky
  3. C transparent
  4. D sparkling
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B — murky. “murky” means adj. dark, unclear

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Common questions about “murky”

What does “murky” mean?

murky — adj. dark, unclear. In Chinese: 浑浊的，昏暗的.

How do you pronounce “murky”?

murky is pronounced /ˈmɜːrki/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mur · ky.

How do you use “murky” in a sentence?

The water was too murky to see the bottom. (水太浑看不见底。)

What are synonyms for “murky”?

cloudy, dim — all close in meaning to murky (adj. dark, unclear).

Is “murky” an ISEE Middle-level word?

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

How can I remember “murky”?

murky(vague)

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