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noxious

//ˈnɒkʃəs//
English Definition
Harmful; poisonous.
中文释义
有害的;有毒的
Example Sentence

Sealed vents keep noxious fumes from the soldering bench out of the rest of the workshop.

密闭排风口把焊接台产生的有害烟气挡在车间其余区域之外。

Synonyms
harmful toxic injurious
Antonyms
harmless benign
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
noc(害) → 毒害。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “noxious”?

  1. A Absurdly ridiculous.
  2. B Harmful; poisonous.
  3. C Relating to the Earth’s crust; momentous.
  4. D Brief and to the point; curt.
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B — Harmful; poisonous.. “noxious” means Harmful; poisonous..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Harmful; poisonous.”?

  1. A terse
  2. B noxious
  3. C ludicrous
  4. D tectonic
Show answer

B — noxious. “noxious” means Harmful; poisonous..

Common questions about “noxious”

What does “noxious” mean?

noxious — Harmful; poisonous.. In Chinese: 有害的;有毒的.

How do you pronounce “noxious”?

noxious is pronounced //ˈnɒkʃəs//.

How is “noxious” used in a sentence?

Sealed vents keep noxious fumes from the soldering bench out of the rest of the workshop. (密闭排风口把焊接台产生的有害烟气挡在车间其余区域之外。)

What are synonyms for “noxious”?

harmful, toxic, injurious — all close in meaning to noxious (Harmful; poisonous.).

What is the opposite of “noxious”?

harmless, benign — each the opposite of noxious (Harmful; poisonous.).

Is “noxious” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. noxious 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 “noxious”?

noc(害) → 毒害。

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