rubble
/ˈrʌbl/
rub · ble
ˈrʌ · bl
English Definition
n. broken pieces, debris
Significado en Español
escombros, cascotes
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gạch vụn, đổ nát
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Example Sentence
The house was reduced to rubble.
房屋变成了废墟。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
rubble (crushed stone)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to: rubble.
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A
Debris
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B
Fabric
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C
Essence
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D
Fragment
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A — Debris.
“rubble” means n. broken pieces, debris
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After the earthquake, the once-grand building was reduced to ______.
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A
gold
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B
treasure
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C
jewels
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D
rubble
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D — rubble.
“rubble” means n. broken pieces, debris
Common questions about “rubble”
What does “rubble” mean?
rubble — n. broken pieces, debris. In Chinese: 瓦砾，碎石.
How do you pronounce “rubble”?
rubble is pronounced /ˈrʌbl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: rub · ble.
How do you use “rubble” in a sentence?
The house was reduced to rubble. (房屋变成了废墟。)
What are synonyms for “rubble”?
debris, wreckage — all close in meaning to rubble (n. broken pieces, debris).
Is “rubble” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. rubble appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rubble”?
rubble (crushed stone)
