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realistic

/ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/
re · al · is · tic ˌriː · ə · ˈlɪs · tɪk
English Definition
adj. practical, lifelike
中文释义
现实的，逼真的
Significado en Español
realista, verosímil
한국어 뜻
현실적인, 사실적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thực tế, chân thực
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Example Sentence

His drawing is very realistic.

他的画很逼真。

Synonyms
practical down-to-earth
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
real(real)+istic(shape).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “realistic” as it is used in the sentence: “The proposal is quite realistic and could be implemented with the resources we have.”

  1. A imaginary
  2. B idealistic
  3. C practical
  4. D fanciful
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C — practical. “realistic” means adj. practical, lifelike

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The painting was so ______ that the fruit looked good enough to eat.

  1. A cartoonish
  2. B fake
  3. C blurry
  4. D realistic
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D — realistic. “realistic” means adj. practical, lifelike

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Common questions about “realistic”

What does “realistic” mean?

realistic — adj. practical, lifelike. In Chinese: 现实的，逼真的.

How do you pronounce “realistic”?

realistic is pronounced /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · al · is · tic.

How do you use “realistic” in a sentence?

His drawing is very realistic. (他的画很逼真。)

What are synonyms for “realistic”?

practical, down-to-earth — all close in meaning to realistic (adj. practical, lifelike).

Is “realistic” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. realistic appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “realistic”?

real(real)+istic(shape).

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