proper
/ˈprɒpə/
prop · er
ˈprɒp · ə
English Definition
adj. correct or suitable
Significado en Español
apropiado, correcto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thích hợp, đúng đắn
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Example Sentence
Please use the proper tools for the job.
请使用合适的工具来完成这项工作。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “proper”:
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A
improper
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B
inappropriate
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C
suitable
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D
wrong
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C — suitable.
“proper” means adj. correct or suitable
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
You must use the ______ tools to fix the very delicate old machine.
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A
wrong
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B
unsuitable
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C
proper
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D
improper
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C — proper.
“proper” means adj. correct or suitable
Common questions about “proper”
What does “proper” mean?
proper — adj. correct or suitable. In Chinese: 适当的，正确的.
How do you pronounce “proper”?
proper is pronounced /ˈprɒpə/. It breaks into 2 syllables: prop · er.
How do you use “proper” in a sentence?
Please use the proper tools for the job. (请使用合适的工具来完成这项工作。)
What are synonyms for “proper”?
correct, appropriate, suitable — all close in meaning to proper (adj. correct or suitable).
Is “proper” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. proper appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
