rigid
/ˈrɪdʒɪd/
rig · id
ˈrɪdʒ · ɪd
English Definition
adj. stiff, not flexible
Significado en Español
rígido, inflexible
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cứng nhắc, cứng ngắc
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Example Sentence
The rules are too rigid.
规定太死板了。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
rigid (inflexible)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word or phrase that is closest in meaning to rigid.
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A
Flexible
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B
Complicated
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C
Stiff
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D
Vague
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C — Stiff.
“rigid” means adj. stiff, not flexible
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ metal bar would not bend no matter how hard we pushed.
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A
rigid
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B
flexible
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C
soft
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D
elastic
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A — rigid.
“rigid” means adj. stiff, not flexible
Common questions about “rigid”
What does “rigid” mean?
rigid — adj. stiff, not flexible. In Chinese: 僵硬的，死板的.
How do you pronounce “rigid”?
rigid is pronounced /ˈrɪdʒɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: rig · id.
How do you use “rigid” in a sentence?
The rules are too rigid. (规定太死板了。)
What are synonyms for “rigid”?
stiff, inflexible — all close in meaning to rigid (adj. stiff, not flexible).
Is “rigid” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. rigid appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rigid”?
rigid (inflexible)
