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noxious

/ˈnɒkʃəs/
nox · ious ˈnɒkʃ · əs
English Definition
adj. harmful; toxic; poisonous
中文释义
有害的；有毒的
Significado en Español
nocivo, tóxico
한국어 뜻
유해한, 독성이 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
độc hại, có hại
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Example Sentence

The factory emitted noxious fumes.

工厂排放有害烟雾。

Synonyms
harmful poisonous
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
nox(toxic) + ious → harmful, poisonous.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “noxious”: The chemicals released in the air were noxious, causing many people to feel ill.

  1. A Pleasant
  2. B Harmless
  3. C Innocuous
  4. D Toxic
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D — Toxic. “noxious” means adj. harmful; toxic; poisonous

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ fumes from the chemical spill forced everyone to evacuate the area.

  1. A harmless
  2. B healthy
  3. C noxious
  4. D pure
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C — noxious. “noxious” means adj. harmful; toxic; poisonous

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Common questions about “noxious”

What does “noxious” mean?

noxious — adj. harmful; toxic; poisonous. In Chinese: 有害的；有毒的.

How do you pronounce “noxious”?

noxious is pronounced /ˈnɒkʃəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: nox · ious.

How do you use “noxious” in a sentence?

The factory emitted noxious fumes. (工厂排放有害烟雾。)

What are synonyms for “noxious”?

harmful, poisonous — all close in meaning to noxious (adj. harmful; toxic; poisonous).

Is “noxious” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. noxious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “noxious”?

nox(toxic) + ious → harmful, poisonous.

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