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savage

/ˈsævɪdʒ/

sav · age ˈsæv · ɪdʒ

English Definition

adj. fierce, violent, and uncontrolled

中文释义

野蛮的，凶猛的

Significado en Español

salvaje

한국어 뜻

야만적인, 사나운

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

man rợ, hung dữ

Example Sentence

The savage storm destroyed several homes.

这场猛烈的暴风雨摧毁了几栋房屋。

Synonyms

fierce brutal vicious

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “savage”:

A tame
B fierce
C gentle
D mild

Show answer

B — fierce. “savage” means adj. fierce, violent, and uncontrolled

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ storm destroyed dozens of homes all along the rocky coast.

A savage
B gentle
C calm
D mild

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A — savage. “savage” means adj. fierce, violent, and uncontrolled

Common questions about “savage”

What does “savage” mean?

savage — adj. fierce, violent, and uncontrolled. In Chinese: 野蛮的，凶猛的.

How do you pronounce “savage”?

savage is pronounced /ˈsævɪdʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sav · age.

How do you use “savage” in a sentence?

The savage storm destroyed several homes. (这场猛烈的暴风雨摧毁了几栋房屋。)

What are synonyms for “savage”?

fierce, brutal, vicious — all close in meaning to savage (adj. fierce, violent, and uncontrolled).

Is “savage” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. savage appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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savage

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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