repulsive
/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/
re · pul · sive
rɪ · ˈpʌl · sɪv
English Definition
adj. disgusting; revolting; offensive
Significado en Español
repulsivo, repugnante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ghê tởm, đáng ghét
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Example Sentence
The smell from the dumpster was truly repulsive.
垃圾箱里的气味真的令人厌恶。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(anti) + pulse(push) + ive → repulsive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “repulsive”.
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A
Attractive
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B
Appealing
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C
Disgusting
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D
Charming
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C — Disgusting.
“repulsive” means adj. disgusting; revolting; offensive
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The rotten smell rising from the old drain was absolutely ______.
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A
repulsive
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B
pleasant
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C
appealing
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D
delightful
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A — repulsive.
“repulsive” means adj. disgusting; revolting; offensive
Common questions about “repulsive”
What does “repulsive” mean?
repulsive — adj. disgusting; revolting; offensive. In Chinese: 令人厌恶的；排斥的.
How do you pronounce “repulsive”?
repulsive is pronounced /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · pul · sive.
How do you use “repulsive” in a sentence?
The smell from the dumpster was truly repulsive. (垃圾箱里的气味真的令人厌恶。)
What are synonyms for “repulsive”?
disgusting, revolting — all close in meaning to repulsive (adj. disgusting; revolting; offensive).
Is “repulsive” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. repulsive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “repulsive”?
re-(anti) + pulse(push) + ive → repulsive.
