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solvent

/ˈsɒlvənt/
sol · vent ˈsɒl · vənt
English Definition
adj. financially stable; dissolving agent
中文释义
有偿付能力的
Significado en Español
solvente
한국어 뜻
지불 능력이 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có khả năng thanh toán
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Example Sentence

The company remained solvent despite the economic downturn. Alcohol is a good solvent.

尽管经济低迷,公司仍保持偿付能力。酒精是一种良好的溶剂。

Synonyms
adj. financially sound able to pay n. liquid
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
solv (loosen/release) + ent → having the ability to pay, dissolvable.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “solvent” as used in the context: “The company was solvent, meaning it could meet all its financial obligations.”

  1. A Insolvent
  2. B Capable
  3. C Financially stable
  4. D Fragile
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C — Financially stable. “solvent” means adj. financially stable; dissolving agent

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After finally paying off all of its debts, the company was ______ once again.

  1. A bankrupt
  2. B solvent
  3. C broke
  4. D insolvent
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B — solvent. “solvent” means adj. financially stable; dissolving agent

Common questions about “solvent”

What does “solvent” mean?

solvent — adj. financially stable; dissolving agent. In Chinese: 有偿付能力的.

How do you pronounce “solvent”?

solvent is pronounced /ˈsɒlvənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sol · vent.

How do you use “solvent” in a sentence?

The company remained solvent despite the economic downturn. Alcohol is a good solvent. (尽管经济低迷,公司仍保持偿付能力。酒精是一种良好的溶剂。)

What are synonyms for “solvent”?

adj. financially sound, able to pay, n. liquid — all close in meaning to solvent (adj. financially stable; dissolving agent).

Is “solvent” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. solvent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “solvent”?

solv (loosen/release) + ent → having the ability to pay, dissolvable.

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