tragic
/ˈtrædʒɪk/
trag · ic
ˈtrædʒ · ɪk
English Definition
adj. very sad, disastrous
Significado en Español
trágico
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Example Sentence
It was a tragic accident.
那是一起悲剧事故。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
trag(Tragedy)+ic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “tragic”?
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A
Comical
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B
Mournful
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C
Joyful
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D
Bright
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B — Mournful.
“tragic” means adj. very sad, disastrous
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The play ends in a ______ way, with the hero losing everything he loved.
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A
joyful
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B
cheerful
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C
pleasant
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D
tragic
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D — tragic.
“tragic” means adj. very sad, disastrous
Common questions about “tragic”
What does “tragic” mean?
tragic — adj. very sad, disastrous. In Chinese: 悲剧的.
How do you pronounce “tragic”?
tragic is pronounced /ˈtrædʒɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: trag · ic.
How do you use “tragic” in a sentence?
It was a tragic accident. (那是一起悲剧事故。)
What are synonyms for “tragic”?
sad, disastrous — all close in meaning to tragic (adj. very sad, disastrous).
Is “tragic” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. tragic appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tragic”?
trag(Tragedy)+ic.
