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temperate

/ˈtɛmpərət/
tem · per · ate ˈtɛm · pər · ət
English Definition
adj. showing moderation or self-restraint
中文释义
温和的，适度的
Significado en Español
moderado, templado
한국어 뜻
온화한, 절제된
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ôn hòa, điều độ
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Example Sentence

The region has a temperate climate.

这个地区气候温和。

Synonyms
mild moderate restrained
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “temperate”:

  1. A extreme
  2. B moderate
  3. C excessive
  4. D intense
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B — moderate. “temperate” means adj. showing moderation or self-restraint

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ climate here brings mild summers and gentle, short winters.

  1. A extreme
  2. B harsh
  3. C temperate
  4. D wild
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C — temperate. “temperate” means adj. showing moderation or self-restraint

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Common questions about “temperate”

What does “temperate” mean?

temperate — adj. showing moderation or self-restraint. In Chinese: 温和的，适度的.

How do you pronounce “temperate”?

temperate is pronounced /ˈtɛmpərət/. It breaks into 3 syllables: tem · per · ate.

How do you use “temperate” in a sentence?

The region has a temperate climate. (这个地区气候温和。)

What are synonyms for “temperate”?

mild, moderate, restrained — all close in meaning to temperate (adj. showing moderation or self-restraint).

Is “temperate” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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