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poison

/ˈpɔɪzən/
poi · son ˈpɔɪ · zən
English Definition
n. a substance that can cause harm or death if taken into the body
中文释义
毒药
Significado en Español
veneno
한국어 뜻
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chất độc
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Example Sentence

The snake's poison can be deadly.

这条蛇的毒液可能是致命的。

Synonyms
toxin venom contaminant
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “poison”:

  1. A toxin
  2. B nutrient
  3. C remedy
  4. D cure
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A — toxin. “poison” means n. a substance that can cause harm or death if taken into the body

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The scientist warned that the strange bright berries held a deadly ______.

  1. A medicine
  2. B vitamin
  3. C sugar
  4. D poison
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D — poison. “poison” means n. a substance that can cause harm or death if taken into the body

Common questions about “poison”

What does “poison” mean?

poison — n. a substance that can cause harm or death if taken into the body. In Chinese: 毒药.

How do you pronounce “poison”?

poison is pronounced /ˈpɔɪzən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: poi · son.

How do you use “poison” in a sentence?

The snake's poison can be deadly. (这条蛇的毒液可能是致命的。)

What are synonyms for “poison”?

toxin, venom, contaminant — all close in meaning to poison (n. a substance that can cause harm or death if taken into the body).

Is “poison” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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