rankle
/ˈræŋkl/
ran · kle
ˈræŋ · kl
English Definition
v. irritate, cause persistent anger
Significado en Español
irritar, doler
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm đau đớn, gây phiền muộn
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Example Sentence
His rude remark rankled me.
他的无礼让我困扰。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
rankle(painful, unpleasant)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “rankle”?
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A
soothe
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B
irritate
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C
please
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D
calm
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B — irritate.
“rankle” means v. irritate, cause persistent anger
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The unfair insult continued to ______ him for many days afterward.
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A
comfort
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B
soothe
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C
rankle
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D
please
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C — rankle.
“rankle” means v. irritate, cause persistent anger
Common questions about “rankle”
What does “rankle” mean?
rankle — v. irritate, cause persistent anger. In Chinese: 使……痛苦，苦恼.
How do you pronounce “rankle”?
rankle is pronounced /ˈræŋkl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ran · kle.
How do you use “rankle” in a sentence?
His rude remark rankled me. (他的无礼让我困扰。)
What are synonyms for “rankle”?
irritate, annoy — all close in meaning to rankle (v. irritate, cause persistent anger).
Is “rankle” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. rankle appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rankle”?
rankle(painful, unpleasant)
