oasis
/oʊˈeɪsɪs/
o · a · sis
oʊ · ˈeɪ · sɪs
English Definition
n. place of water in desert
Significado en Español
oasis
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Example Sentence
The traveler found an oasis.
旅行者找到了一片绿洲。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
oasis(green land)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “oasis”:
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A
desert
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B
refuge
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C
wasteland
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D
drought
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B — refuge.
“oasis” means n. place of water in desert
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the middle of the desert, they found an unexpected ____ filled with lush vegetation.
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A
oasis
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B
mirage
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C
canyon
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D
plateau
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A — oasis.
“oasis” means n. place of water in desert
Common questions about “oasis”
What does “oasis” mean?
oasis — n. place of water in desert. In Chinese: 绿洲.
How do you pronounce “oasis”?
oasis is pronounced /oʊˈeɪsɪs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: o · a · sis.
How do you use “oasis” in a sentence?
The traveler found an oasis. (旅行者找到了一片绿洲。)
What are synonyms for “oasis”?
haven, refuge — all close in meaning to oasis (n. place of water in desert).
Is “oasis” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. oasis appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “oasis”?
oasis(green land)
