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cerebral

//ˈsɛrɪbrəl//
English Definition
Intellectual rather than emotional.
中文释义
理智的;用脑的
Example Sentence

Her cerebral approach to solving the puzzle involved mapping out all possible variables before making a move.

她解决这个谜题时采用理智的方法,在行动之前先列出所有可能的变量。

Synonyms
intellectual analytical rational
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cerebr(脑) → 动脑的 → 理性。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “cerebral”?

  1. A Entirely lacking.
  2. B Morally squalid; filthy.
  3. C Intellectual rather than emotional.
  4. D Lukewarm; unenthusiastic.
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C — Intellectual rather than emotional.. “cerebral” means Intellectual rather than emotional..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Intellectual rather than emotional.”?

  1. A sordid
  2. B devoid
  3. C tepid
  4. D cerebral
Show answer

D — cerebral. “cerebral” means Intellectual rather than emotional..

Common questions about “cerebral”

What does “cerebral” mean?

cerebral — Intellectual rather than emotional.. In Chinese: 理智的;用脑的.

How do you pronounce “cerebral”?

cerebral is pronounced //ˈsɛrɪbrəl//.

How is “cerebral” used in a sentence?

Her cerebral approach to solving the puzzle involved mapping out all possible variables before making a move. (她解决这个谜题时采用理智的方法,在行动之前先列出所有可能的变量。)

What are synonyms for “cerebral”?

intellectual, analytical, rational — all close in meaning to cerebral (Intellectual rather than emotional.).

What is the opposite of “cerebral”?

emotional, instinctive — each the opposite of cerebral (Intellectual rather than emotional.).

Is “cerebral” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. cerebral is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “cerebral”?

cerebr(脑) → 动脑的 → 理性。

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