tranquil
/ˈtræŋkwɪl/
tran · quil
ˈtræŋk · wɪl
English Definition
adj. peaceful; calm; serene
Significado en Español
tranquilo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
yên tĩnh
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Example Sentence
The lake was calm and tranquil.
湖水平静而宁静。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tranqu（quiet, Latin）+ il→ peaceful, serene.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “tranquil”?
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A
Calm
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B
Loud
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C
Busy
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D
Eager
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A — Calm.
“tranquil” means adj. peaceful; calm; serene
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ walled garden was the perfect place to sit and quietly read.
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A
chaotic
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B
noisy
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C
tranquil
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D
hectic
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C — tranquil.
“tranquil” means adj. peaceful; calm; serene
Common questions about “tranquil”
What does “tranquil” mean?
tranquil — adj. peaceful; calm; serene. In Chinese: 宁静的；平静的.
How do you pronounce “tranquil”?
tranquil is pronounced /ˈtræŋkwɪl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tran · quil.
How do you use “tranquil” in a sentence?
The lake was calm and tranquil. (湖水平静而宁静。)
What are synonyms for “tranquil”?
peaceful, serene — all close in meaning to tranquil (adj. peaceful; calm; serene).
Is “tranquil” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. tranquil appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tranquil”?
tranqu（quiet, Latin）+ il→ peaceful, serene.
