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exemplary

/ɪɡˈzɛmpləri/
English Definition
adj. outstandingly good; serving as a desirable model or example.
中文释义
模范的,典型的
Example Sentence

Her exemplary handling of the laboratory accident prevented a minor spill from becoming a major hazard.

她对实验室事故的模范处理防止了一次小泄漏演变成重大危险。

Synonyms
Antonyms
poor deficient
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
exempl (example) + ary (adjective suffix) → exemplary, model.
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “exemplary”?

  1. A Particular, precise
  2. B Outstandingly good; serving as a desirable model or example.
  3. C Shy and lacking in confidence
  4. D Accurately predicting what will happen in the future
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B — Outstandingly good; serving as a desirable model or example.. “exemplary” means outstandingly good; serving as a desirable model or example..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “outstandingly good; serving as a desirable model or example.”?

  1. A timid
  2. B specific
  3. C exemplary
  4. D prophetic
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C — exemplary. “exemplary” means outstandingly good; serving as a desirable model or example..

Common questions about “exemplary”

What does “exemplary” mean?

exemplary — outstandingly good; serving as a desirable model or example.. In Chinese: 模范的,典型的.

How do you pronounce “exemplary”?

exemplary is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɛmpləri/.

How is “exemplary” used in a sentence?

Her exemplary handling of the laboratory accident prevented a minor spill from becoming a major hazard. (她对实验室事故的模范处理防止了一次小泄漏演变成重大危险。)

What are synonyms for “exemplary”?

model, commendable, praiseworthy — all close in meaning to exemplary (outstandingly good; serving as a desirable model or example.).

What is the opposite of “exemplary”?

poor, deficient — each the opposite of exemplary (outstandingly good; serving as a desirable model or example.).

Is “exemplary” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. exemplary is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. 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 “exemplary”?

exempl (example) + ary (adjective suffix) → exemplary, model.

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