predatory
/ˈpredəˌtɔːri/
pred · a · to · ry
ˈpred · ə · ˌtɔː · ri
English Definition
adj. hunting other animals; exploiting
Significado en Español
depredador, rapaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
săn mồi, cướp bóc
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Example Sentence
Tigers are predatory animals.
老虎是捕食性动物。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
predator(hunter)+y
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “predatory”:
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A
defensive
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B
preying
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C
herbivorous
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D
nurturing
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B — preying.
“predatory” means adj. hunting other animals; exploiting
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The eagle is a ______ bird that hunts small mammals from high in the sky.
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A
gentle
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B
predatory
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C
harmless
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D
timid
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B — predatory.
“predatory” means adj. hunting other animals; exploiting
Common questions about “predatory”
What does “predatory” mean?
predatory — adj. hunting other animals; exploiting. In Chinese: 捕食性的，掠夺的.
How do you pronounce “predatory”?
predatory is pronounced /ˈpredəˌtɔːri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pred · a · to · ry.
How do you use “predatory” in a sentence?
Tigers are predatory animals. (老虎是捕食性动物。)
What are synonyms for “predatory”?
hunting, exploitative — all close in meaning to predatory (adj. hunting other animals; exploiting).
Is “predatory” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. predatory appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “predatory”?
predator(hunter)+y
