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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

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.

A enthusiastic
B moderate
C lukewarm
D boisterous

Show answer

C — lukewarm. “tepid” means adj. lukewarm mild unenthusiastic

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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

A warm
B eager
C tepid
D enthusiastic

Show answer

C — tepid. “tepid” means adj. lukewarm mild unenthusiastic

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 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “tepid”?

tepidus (warm, Latin) → lukewarm, unemotional.

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tepid

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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