tropical
/ˈtrɑːpɪkl/
trop · i · cal
ˈtrɑːp · ɪ · kl
English Definition
adj. near the equator
Significado en Español
tropical
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhiệt đới
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Example Sentence
Bananas grow in tropical regions.
香蕉生长在热带。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tropic(tropic)+al(shape)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for the word “tropical”?
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A
Balmy
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B
Polar
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C
Temperate
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D
Frigid
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A — Balmy.
“tropical” means adj. near the equator
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ island was covered in palm trees and warm sandy beaches.
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A
arctic
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B
frozen
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C
polar
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D
tropical
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D — tropical.
“tropical” means adj. near the equator
Common questions about “tropical”
What does “tropical” mean?
tropical — adj. near the equator. In Chinese: 热带的.
How do you pronounce “tropical”?
tropical is pronounced /ˈtrɑːpɪkl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: trop · i · cal.
How do you use “tropical” in a sentence?
Bananas grow in tropical regions. (香蕉生长在热带。)
What are synonyms for “tropical”?
hot, equatorial — all close in meaning to tropical (adj. near the equator).
Is “tropical” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. tropical appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “tropical”?
tropic(tropic)+al(shape)
