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pinnacle

//ˈpɪnəkl//
English Definition
The highest point.
中文释义
顶峰;巅峰
Example Sentence

Reaching the pinnacle of a mountain range often requires months of careful preparation and acclimatization.

到达山脉的顶峰通常需要数月的精心准备和适应。

Synonyms
apex summit zenith
Antonyms
nadir bottom
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pinn(尖) → 最高尖顶。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “pinnacle”?

  1. A Practical; concerned with results.
  2. B The highest point.
  3. C Able to be defended or maintained.
  4. D Able to be seen through; obvious or open.
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B — The highest point.. “pinnacle” means The highest point..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “The highest point.”?

  1. A pinnacle
  2. B pragmatic
  3. C tenable
  4. D transparent
Show answer

A — pinnacle. “pinnacle” means The highest point..

Common questions about “pinnacle”

What does “pinnacle” mean?

pinnacle — The highest point.. In Chinese: 顶峰;巅峰.

How do you pronounce “pinnacle”?

pinnacle is pronounced //ˈpɪnəkl//.

How is “pinnacle” used in a sentence?

Reaching the pinnacle of a mountain range often requires months of careful preparation and acclimatization. (到达山脉的顶峰通常需要数月的精心准备和适应。)

What are synonyms for “pinnacle”?

apex, summit, zenith — all close in meaning to pinnacle (The highest point.).

What is the opposite of “pinnacle”?

nadir, bottom — each the opposite of pinnacle (The highest point.).

Is “pinnacle” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. pinnacle 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 “pinnacle”?

pinn(尖) → 最高尖顶。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.