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penetrating

/ˈpɛnɪtreɪtɪŋ/
pen · e · trat · ing ˈpɛn · ɪ · treɪt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. able to make a way through or into something
中文释义
穿透的,敏锐的
Significado en Español
penetrante, agudo
한국어 뜻
관통하는, 예리한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xuyên thấu, sắc sảo
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Example Sentence

She has a penetrating gaze.

她的目光十分锐利。

Synonyms
piercing sharp incisive
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “penetrating”:

  1. A piercing
  2. B superficial
  3. C shallow
  4. D blunt
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A — piercing. “penetrating” means adj. able to make a way through or into something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ cold wind cut straight through their thin summer jackets.

  1. A gentle
  2. B penetrating
  3. C mild
  4. D soft
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B — penetrating. “penetrating” means adj. able to make a way through or into something

Common questions about “penetrating”

What does “penetrating” mean?

penetrating — adj. able to make a way through or into something. In Chinese: 穿透的,敏锐的.

How do you pronounce “penetrating”?

penetrating is pronounced /ˈpɛnɪtreɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pen · e · trat · ing.

How do you use “penetrating” in a sentence?

She has a penetrating gaze. (她的目光十分锐利。)

What are synonyms for “penetrating”?

piercing, sharp, incisive — all close in meaning to penetrating (adj. able to make a way through or into something).

Is “penetrating” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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