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fraught

//frɔːt//
English Definition
Filled with (something bad); tense.
中文释义
充满(不快)的;令人担忧的
Example Sentence

The negotiations were fraught with tension, as each side suspected the other of concealing crucial details.

谈判充满紧张气氛,因为双方都怀疑对方隐瞒了关键细节。

Synonyms
tense anxious charged
Antonyms
calm peaceful
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fraught with → 满载忧患。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “fraught”?

  1. A Filled with (something bad); tense.
  2. B Harsh and loud; boisterous.
  3. C About to happen; impending.
  4. D Ambiguous; open to two meanings.
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A — Filled with (something bad); tense.. “fraught” means Filled with (something bad); tense..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Filled with (something bad); tense.”?

  1. A imminent
  2. B raucous
  3. C equivocal
  4. D fraught
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D — fraught. “fraught” means Filled with (something bad); tense..

Common questions about “fraught”

What does “fraught” mean?

fraught — Filled with (something bad); tense.. In Chinese: 充满(不快)的;令人担忧的.

How do you pronounce “fraught”?

fraught is pronounced //frɔːt//.

How is “fraught” used in a sentence?

The negotiations were fraught with tension, as each side suspected the other of concealing crucial details. (谈判充满紧张气氛,因为双方都怀疑对方隐瞒了关键细节。)

What are synonyms for “fraught”?

tense, anxious, charged — all close in meaning to fraught (Filled with (something bad); tense.).

What is the opposite of “fraught”?

calm, peaceful — each the opposite of fraught (Filled with (something bad); tense.).

Is “fraught” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. fraught 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 “fraught”?

fraught with → 满载忧患。

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