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gullible

//ˈɡʌləbl//
English Definition
Easily deceived.
中文释义
易受骗的;轻信的
Example Sentence

The gullible tourists readily believed the street vendor's exaggerated claims about the ancient artifact's authenticity.

那些轻信的游客轻易相信了街头小贩对古文物真实性夸大其词的说法。

Antonyms
skeptical discerning
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
gull(欺骗) → 容易被骗。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “gullible”?

  1. A Approaching and threatening to occur.
  2. B Unwarranted; uncalled-for; free.
  3. C A disorderly retreat; a crushing defeat.
  4. D Easily deceived.
Show answer

D — Easily deceived.. “gullible” means Easily deceived..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Easily deceived.”?

  1. A impending
  2. B gratuitous
  3. C rout
  4. D gullible
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D — gullible. “gullible” means Easily deceived..

Common questions about “gullible”

What does “gullible” mean?

gullible — Easily deceived.. In Chinese: 易受骗的;轻信的.

How do you pronounce “gullible”?

gullible is pronounced //ˈɡʌləbl//.

How is “gullible” used in a sentence?

The gullible tourists readily believed the street vendor's exaggerated claims about the ancient artifact's authenticity. (那些轻信的游客轻易相信了街头小贩对古文物真实性夸大其词的说法。)

What are synonyms for “gullible”?

naive, credulous, trusting — all close in meaning to gullible (Easily deceived.).

What is the opposite of “gullible”?

skeptical, discerning — each the opposite of gullible (Easily deceived.).

Is “gullible” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. gullible 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 “gullible”?

gull(欺骗) → 容易被骗。

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