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resilient

/rɪˈzɪliənt/
re · sil · i · ent rɪ · ˈzɪl · i · ənt
English Definition
adj. quick to recover, flexible
中文释义
有弹性的，适应力强的
Significado en Español
resistente, resiliente
한국어 뜻
탄력 있는, 회복력 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiên cường, đàn hồi
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Example Sentence

Children are resilient.

孩子适应力强。

Synonyms
tough flexible
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+sil(jump)+ient
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “resilient” as used in the following sentence: “Despite the challenging circumstances, she remained resilient, continually bouncing back and maintaining her spirits.”

  1. A fragile
  2. B flexible
  3. C resistant
  4. D adaptable
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D — adaptable. “resilient” means adj. quick to recover, flexible

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Children are often surprisingly ______, bouncing back from setbacks fast.

  1. A fragile
  2. B brittle
  3. C weak
  4. D resilient
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D — resilient. “resilient” means adj. quick to recover, flexible

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Common questions about “resilient”

What does “resilient” mean?

resilient — adj. quick to recover, flexible. In Chinese: 有弹性的，适应力强的.

How do you pronounce “resilient”?

resilient is pronounced /rɪˈzɪliənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · sil · i · ent.

How do you use “resilient” in a sentence?

Children are resilient. (孩子适应力强。)

What are synonyms for “resilient”?

tough, flexible — all close in meaning to resilient (adj. quick to recover, flexible).

Is “resilient” an ISEE Middle-level word?

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

How can I remember “resilient”?

re(again)+sil(jump)+ient

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