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yielding

/ˈjiːldɪŋ/
yield · ing ˈjiːld · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. flexible or giving way under pressure
中文释义
柔顺的,易弯曲的
Significado en Español
flexible, dócil
한국어 뜻
유연한, 순종하는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mềm dẻo, dễ uốn
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Example Sentence

The soft clay was easily yielding.

这块柔软的粘土很容易变形。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “yielding”:

  1. A pliant
  2. B rigid
  3. C firm
  4. D unyielding
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A — pliant. “yielding” means adj. flexible or giving way under pressure

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The soft, ______ mattress sank gently under her weight as she lay down.

  1. A yielding
  2. B rigid
  3. C stiff
  4. D hard
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A — yielding. “yielding” means adj. flexible or giving way under pressure

Common questions about “yielding”

What does “yielding” mean?

yielding — adj. flexible or giving way under pressure. In Chinese: 柔顺的,易弯曲的.

How do you pronounce “yielding”?

yielding is pronounced /ˈjiːldɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: yield · ing.

How do you use “yielding” in a sentence?

The soft clay was easily yielding. (这块柔软的粘土很容易变形。)

What are synonyms for “yielding”?

flexible, pliant, compliant — all close in meaning to yielding (adj. flexible or giving way under pressure).

Is “yielding” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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