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troublemaking

/ˈtrʌblˌmeɪkɪŋ/
trou · ble · ma · king ˈtrʌ · bl · ˌmeɪ · kɪŋ
English Definition
n. the act of causing problems
中文释义
制造麻烦
Significado en Español
crear problemas
한국어 뜻
말썽 부리기
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gây rối
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Example Sentence

His constant troublemaking annoyed the teacher.

他不断制造的麻烦让老师很生气。

Synonyms
mischief disruption rabble-rousing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “troublemaking”:

  1. A cooperation
  2. B mischief
  3. C assistance
  4. D harmony
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B — mischief. “troublemaking” means n. the act of causing problems

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The boy's constant ______ finally got him sent straight to the principal.

  1. A troublemaking
  2. B helping
  3. C calming
  4. D obeying
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A — troublemaking. “troublemaking” means n. the act of causing problems

Common questions about “troublemaking”

What does “troublemaking” mean?

troublemaking — n. the act of causing problems. In Chinese: 制造麻烦.

How do you pronounce “troublemaking”?

troublemaking is pronounced /ˈtrʌblˌmeɪkɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: trou · ble · ma · king.

How do you use “troublemaking” in a sentence?

His constant troublemaking annoyed the teacher. (他不断制造的麻烦让老师很生气。)

What are synonyms for “troublemaking”?

mischief, disruption, rabble-rousing — all close in meaning to troublemaking (n. the act of causing problems).

Is “troublemaking” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. troublemaking appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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