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tepid

/ˈtɛpɪd/
tep · id ˈtɛp · ɪd
English Definition
adj. lukewarm mild unenthusiastic
中文释义
微温的；不热情的
Significado en Español
tibio, poco entusiasta
한국어 뜻
미지근한, 냉담한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ấm nhẹ, hờ hững
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Example Sentence

He took a tepid bath.

他洗了个微温的澡。

Synonyms
lukewarm indifferent
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tepidus (warm, Latin) → lukewarm, unemotional.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “tepid” as used in the sentence: The audience''s applause was tepid, indicating their lack of enthusiasm for the performance.

  1. A enthusiastic
  2. B lukewarm
  3. C moderate
  4. D boisterous
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B — lukewarm. “tepid” means adj. lukewarm mild unenthusiastic

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The disappointed audience gave only ______ applause for the dull show.

  1. A warm
  2. B eager
  3. C tepid
  4. D enthusiastic
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C — tepid. “tepid” means adj. lukewarm mild unenthusiastic

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Common questions about “tepid”

What does “tepid” mean?

tepid — adj. lukewarm mild unenthusiastic. In Chinese: 微温的；不热情的.

How do you pronounce “tepid”?

tepid is pronounced /ˈtɛpɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tep · id.

How do you use “tepid” in a sentence?

He took a tepid bath. (他洗了个微温的澡。)

What are synonyms for “tepid”?

lukewarm, indifferent — all close in meaning to tepid (adj. lukewarm mild unenthusiastic).

Is “tepid” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. tepid appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “tepid”?

tepidus (warm, Latin) → lukewarm, unemotional.

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