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shocking

/ˈʃɑkɪŋ/

shock · ing ˈʃɑk · ɪŋ

English Definition

adj. causing intense surprise or disgust

中文释义

令人震惊的

Significado en Español

impactante, escandaloso

한국어 뜻

충격적인

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sốc, gây sốc

Example Sentence

The news of the crash was shocking.

这起事故的消息令人震惊。

Synonyms

appalling astonishing disturbing

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “shocking”:

A mundane
B appalling
C ordinary
D pleasant

Show answer

B — appalling. “shocking” means adj. causing intense surprise or disgust

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The magician's ______ final trick left the whole audience gasping loudly.

A dull
B shocking
C ordinary
D boring

Show answer

B — shocking. “shocking” means adj. causing intense surprise or disgust

Common questions about “shocking”

What does “shocking” mean?

shocking — adj. causing intense surprise or disgust. In Chinese: 令人震惊的.

How do you pronounce “shocking”?

shocking is pronounced /ˈʃɑkɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: shock · ing.

How do you use “shocking” in a sentence?

The news of the crash was shocking. (这起事故的消息令人震惊。)

What are synonyms for “shocking”?

appalling, astonishing, disturbing — all close in meaning to shocking (adj. causing intense surprise or disgust).

Is “shocking” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. shocking appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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