resistant
/rɪˈzɪstənt/
re · sis · tant
rɪ · ˈzɪs · tənt
English Definition
adj. not affected by something
Significado en Español
resistente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có khả năng kháng cự, chịu được
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Example Sentence
This fabric is resistant to water.
这种布料防水。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “resistant”:
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A
immune
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B
vulnerable
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C
weak
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D
susceptible
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A — immune.
“resistant” means adj. not affected by something
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The new paint is fully ______ to water, so the rain will not damage it.
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A
resistant
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B
vulnerable
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C
sensitive
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D
weak
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A — resistant.
“resistant” means adj. not affected by something
Common questions about “resistant”
What does “resistant” mean?
resistant — adj. not affected by something. In Chinese: 抵抗的，耐...的.
How do you pronounce “resistant”?
resistant is pronounced /rɪˈzɪstənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · sis · tant.
How do you use “resistant” in a sentence?
This fabric is resistant to water. (这种布料防水。)
What are synonyms for “resistant”?
immune, impervious, unaffected — all close in meaning to resistant (adj. not affected by something).
Is “resistant” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. resistant appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
