Basic

supple

/ˈsʌpl/

sup · ple ˈsʌ · pl

English Definition

adj. bending or moving easily

中文释义

柔软的

Significado en Español

flexible

한국어 뜻

유연한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

mềm dẻo

Example Sentence

Yoga keeps her body supple.

瑜伽让她的身体保持柔韧。

Synonyms

flexible pliant limber

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “supple”:

A rigid
B flexible
C stiff
D inflexible

Show answer

B — flexible. “supple” means adj. bending or moving easily

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Years of daily dance kept her whole body ______ and easy to move.

A stiff
B rigid
C supple
D brittle

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C — supple. “supple” means adj. bending or moving easily

Common questions about “supple”

What does “supple” mean?

supple — adj. bending or moving easily. In Chinese: 柔软的.

How do you pronounce “supple”?

supple is pronounced /ˈsʌpl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sup · ple.

How do you use “supple” in a sentence?

Yoga keeps her body supple. (瑜伽让她的身体保持柔韧。)

What are synonyms for “supple”?

flexible, pliant, limber — all close in meaning to supple (adj. bending or moving easily).

Is “supple” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

Progress / 学习进度

2086 / 2445

85% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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supple

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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