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erratic

//ɪˈrætɪk//
English Definition
Irregular; unpredictable.
中文释义
不稳定的;反复无常的
Example Sentence

The erratic rainfall patterns in the region have forced farmers to adopt more flexible irrigation strategies to protect their crops.

该地区不稳定的降雨模式迫使农民采用更灵活的灌溉策略以保护他们的作物。

Antonyms
steady consistent
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
err(游荡) → 飘忽不定。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “erratic”?

  1. A Irregular; unpredictable.
  2. B Briefly and clearly expressed.
  3. C Happening by chance; lucky.
  4. D Used in casual conversation.
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A — Irregular; unpredictable.. “erratic” means Irregular; unpredictable..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Irregular; unpredictable.”?

  1. A fortuitous
  2. B erratic
  3. C colloquial
  4. D succinct
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B — erratic. “erratic” means Irregular; unpredictable..

Common questions about “erratic”

What does “erratic” mean?

erratic — Irregular; unpredictable.. In Chinese: 不稳定的;反复无常的.

How do you pronounce “erratic”?

erratic is pronounced //ɪˈrætɪk//.

How is “erratic” used in a sentence?

The erratic rainfall patterns in the region have forced farmers to adopt more flexible irrigation strategies to protect their crops. (该地区不稳定的降雨模式迫使农民采用更灵活的灌溉策略以保护他们的作物。)

What are synonyms for “erratic”?

unpredictable, irregular, unstable — all close in meaning to erratic (Irregular; unpredictable.).

What is the opposite of “erratic”?

steady, consistent — each the opposite of erratic (Irregular; unpredictable.).

Is “erratic” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. erratic 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 “erratic”?

err(游荡) → 飘忽不定。

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