Middle

voracious

/vəˈreɪʃəs/

vo · ra · cious və · ˈreɪ · ʃəs

English Definition

adj. having a huge appetite

中文释义

贪吃的，贪婪的

Significado en Español

voraz

한국어 뜻

게걸스러운, 탐욕스러운

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

ham ăn, tham lam

Example Sentence

He has a voracious appetite for books.

他对书如饥似渴。

Synonyms

greedy ravenous

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

vor(eat)+acious(much)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym for “voracious”: The young reader was so voracious that she finished an entire book in one sitting.

A insatiable
B lethargic
C apathetic
D generous

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A — insatiable. “voracious” means adj. having a huge appetite

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The fast-growing teenager had a ______ appetite and ate everything in sight.

A voracious
B tiny
C delicate
D weak

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A — voracious. “voracious” means adj. having a huge appetite

Common questions about “voracious”

What does “voracious” mean?

voracious — adj. having a huge appetite. In Chinese: 贪吃的，贪婪的.

How do you pronounce “voracious”?

voracious is pronounced /vəˈreɪʃəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: vo · ra · cious.

How do you use “voracious” in a sentence?

He has a voracious appetite for books. (他对书如饥似渴。)

What are synonyms for “voracious”?

greedy, ravenous — all close in meaning to voracious (adj. having a huge appetite).

Is “voracious” an ISEE Middle-level word?

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

How can I remember “voracious”?

vor(eat)+acious(much)

Progress / 学习进度

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voracious

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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