vicious
/ˈvɪʃəs/
vi · cious
ˈvɪ · ʃəs
English Definition
adj. evil, cruel
Significado en Español
vicioso, cruel
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
độc ác, tàn bạo
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Example Sentence
That was a vicious insult.
那是恶毒的侮辱。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
vicious(evil)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “vicious”:
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A
gentle
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B
harsh
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C
kind
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D
polite
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B — harsh.
“vicious” means adj. evil, cruel
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ dog snarled and lunged at anyone who came too near.
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A
vicious
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B
gentle
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C
friendly
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D
kind
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A — vicious.
“vicious” means adj. evil, cruel
Common questions about “vicious”
What does “vicious” mean?
vicious — adj. evil, cruel. In Chinese: 恶毒的，残暴的.
How do you pronounce “vicious”?
vicious is pronounced /ˈvɪʃəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: vi · cious.
How do you use “vicious” in a sentence?
That was a vicious insult. (那是恶毒的侮辱。)
What are synonyms for “vicious”?
cruel, wicked — all close in meaning to vicious (adj. evil, cruel).
Is “vicious” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. vicious appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “vicious”?
vicious(evil)
