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traumatic

/trɔːˈmætɪk/
trau · ma · tic trɔː · ˈmæ · tɪk
English Definition
adj. emotionally shocking
中文释义
创伤的，痛苦的
Significado en Español
traumático
한국어 뜻
트라우마의, 충격적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chấn thương, đau đớn
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Example Sentence

The accident was traumatic for her.

事故让她受创伤。

Synonyms
distressing upsetting
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
trauma (wound)+tic (form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “traumatic”: The event was so traumatic that it left everyone feeling anxious and distressed.

  1. A peaceful
  2. B distracting
  3. C ordinary
  4. D disturbing
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D — disturbing. “traumatic” means adj. emotionally shocking

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Surviving the terrible crash was a deeply ______ experience for him.

  1. A traumatic
  2. B pleasant
  3. C soothing
  4. D joyful
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A — traumatic. “traumatic” means adj. emotionally shocking

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Common questions about “traumatic”

What does “traumatic” mean?

traumatic — adj. emotionally shocking. In Chinese: 创伤的，痛苦的.

How do you pronounce “traumatic”?

traumatic is pronounced /trɔːˈmætɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: trau · ma · tic.

How do you use “traumatic” in a sentence?

The accident was traumatic for her. (事故让她受创伤。)

What are synonyms for “traumatic”?

distressing, upsetting — all close in meaning to traumatic (adj. emotionally shocking).

Is “traumatic” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. traumatic appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “traumatic”?

trauma (wound)+tic (form).

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