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quarrel

/ˈkwɒrəl/
quar · rel ˈkwɒ · rəl
English Definition
n. an angry argument or disagreement
中文释义
争吵,口角
Significado en Español
pelea, disputa
한국어 뜻
다툼, 싸움
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cãi nhau, tranh cãi
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Example Sentence

The siblings had a quarrel over who would get to use the computer first.

兄弟姐妹为了谁先用电脑而争吵。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
comes from Old French querele (complaint), quar (four) + rel (small) means quarrel over trivial matters
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is a synonym for “quarrel”?

  1. A harmony
  2. B celebration
  3. C dispute
  4. D silence
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C — dispute. “quarrel” means n. an angry argument or disagreement

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The two friends had a silly ______ over who would sit in the front seat.

  1. A agreement
  2. B friendship
  3. C quarrel
  4. D celebration
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C — quarrel. “quarrel” means n. an angry argument or disagreement

Common questions about “quarrel”

What does “quarrel” mean?

quarrel — n. an angry argument or disagreement. In Chinese: 争吵,口角.

How do you pronounce “quarrel”?

quarrel is pronounced /ˈkwɒrəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: quar · rel.

How do you use “quarrel” in a sentence?

The siblings had a quarrel over who would get to use the computer first. (兄弟姐妹为了谁先用电脑而争吵。)

What are synonyms for “quarrel”?

argument, dispute, conflict, feud — all close in meaning to quarrel (n. an angry argument or disagreement).

Is “quarrel” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. quarrel appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “quarrel”?

comes from Old French querele (complaint), quar (four) + rel (small) means quarrel over trivial matters

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