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random

/ˈrændəm/
ran · dom ˈræn · dəm
English Definition
adj. without pattern, by chance
中文释义
随机的,偶然的
Significado en Español
aleatorio, al azar
한국어 뜻
무작위의, 임의의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngẫu nhiên, tình cờ
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Example Sentence

Winners were chosen at random.

胜者是随机选出的。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
random (arbitrary)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, select the word that is the closest synonym to “random”: The teacher selected a student at random to answer the question.

  1. A careful
  2. B methodical
  3. C arbitrary
  4. D predictable
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C — arbitrary. “random” means adj. without pattern, by chance

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She picked a ______ card from the shuffled deck without even looking.

  1. A chosen
  2. B random
  3. C planned
  4. D deliberate
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B — random. “random” means adj. without pattern, by chance

Common questions about “random”

What does “random” mean?

random — adj. without pattern, by chance. In Chinese: 随机的,偶然的.

How do you pronounce “random”?

random is pronounced /ˈrændəm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ran · dom.

How do you use “random” in a sentence?

Winners were chosen at random. (胜者是随机选出的。)

What are synonyms for “random”?

arbitrary, chance — all close in meaning to random (adj. without pattern, by chance).

Is “random” an ISEE Middle-level word?

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

How can I remember “random”?

random (arbitrary)

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