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poisonous

/ˈpɔɪzənəs/
poi · son · ous ˈpɔɪ · zən · əs
English Definition
adj. containing poison that is dangerous
中文释义
有毒的
Significado en Español
venenoso
한국어 뜻
유독한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
độc hại
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Example Sentence

Some mushrooms in the forest are poisonous.

森林里的一些蘑菇是有毒的。

Synonyms
toxic venomous deadly
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “poisonous”:

  1. A nutritious
  2. B beneficial
  3. C toxic
  4. D harmless
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C — toxic. “poisonous” means adj. containing poison that is dangerous

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Some brightly colored frogs are extremely ______ and must never be touched.

  1. A poisonous
  2. B harmless
  3. C safe
  4. D gentle
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A — poisonous. “poisonous” means adj. containing poison that is dangerous

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Common questions about “poisonous”

What does “poisonous” mean?

poisonous — adj. containing poison that is dangerous. In Chinese: 有毒的.

How do you pronounce “poisonous”?

poisonous is pronounced /ˈpɔɪzənəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: poi · son · ous.

How do you use “poisonous” in a sentence?

Some mushrooms in the forest are poisonous. (森林里的一些蘑菇是有毒的。)

What are synonyms for “poisonous”?

toxic, venomous, deadly — all close in meaning to poisonous (adj. containing poison that is dangerous).

Is “poisonous” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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