Middle

turbulent

/ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

tur · bu · lent ˈtɜːr · bjə · lənt

English Definition

adj. disorderly, violent

中文释义

动荡的，混乱的

Significado en Español

turbulento, caótico

한국어 뜻

혼란스러운, 난류의

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

hỗn loạn, rối ren

Example Sentence

It’s been a turbulent year for politics.

今年政局动荡。

Synonyms

stormy wild

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turbulence (turmoil)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is closest in meaning to “turbulent” as used in the following sentence: The turbulent waters made it difficult for the sailors to navigate.

A calm
B rough
C slow
D clear

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B — rough. “turbulent” means adj. disorderly, violent

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The small plane shook wildly as it passed through the ______ air.

A turbulent
B calm
C gentle
D smooth

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A — turbulent. “turbulent” means adj. disorderly, violent

Common questions about “turbulent”

What does “turbulent” mean?

turbulent — adj. disorderly, violent. In Chinese: 动荡的，混乱的.

How do you pronounce “turbulent”?

turbulent is pronounced /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: tur · bu · lent.

How do you use “turbulent” in a sentence?

It’s been a turbulent year for politics. (今年政局动荡。)

What are synonyms for “turbulent”?

stormy, wild — all close in meaning to turbulent (adj. disorderly, violent).

Is “turbulent” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. turbulent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “turbulent”?

turbulence (turmoil)

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turbulent

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