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preparatory

/prɪˈpærətɔːri/
pre · par · a · to · ry prɪ · ˈpær · ə · tɔː · ri
English Definition
adj. done in order to prepare for something
中文释义
准备的，预备的
Significado en Español
preparatorio
한국어 뜻
준비의, 예비의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chuẩn bị, dự bị
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Example Sentence

This is a preparatory course before the exam.

这是考试前的一门预备课程。

Synonyms
introductory preliminary groundwork
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “preparatory”:

  1. A subsequent
  2. B final
  3. C concluding
  4. D introductory
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D — introductory. “preparatory” means adj. done in order to prepare for something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The runners did some quick ______ stretches just before the big race.

  1. A final
  2. B closing
  3. C preparatory
  4. D last
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C — preparatory. “preparatory” means adj. done in order to prepare for something

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Common questions about “preparatory”

What does “preparatory” mean?

preparatory — adj. done in order to prepare for something. In Chinese: 准备的，预备的.

How do you pronounce “preparatory”?

preparatory is pronounced /prɪˈpærətɔːri/. It breaks into 5 syllables: pre · par · a · to · ry.

How do you use “preparatory” in a sentence?

This is a preparatory course before the exam. (这是考试前的一门预备课程。)

What are synonyms for “preparatory”?

introductory, preliminary, groundwork — all close in meaning to preparatory (adj. done in order to prepare for something).

Is “preparatory” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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