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rife

//raɪf//
English Definition
Widespread; abundant (usually of bad things).
中文释义
普遍的;充斥的
Example Sentence

Early editions were rife with typographical errors, several of which survived into translations made a century later.

早期版本充斥着排印错误,其中数处一直留存到一个世纪后的译本中。

Antonyms
scarce rare
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
rife → 弥漫、遍布(多指坏事)。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “rife”?

  1. A Widespread; abundant (usually of bad things).
  2. B Unaware; not noticing.
  3. C Lacking brilliance or vitality; dull.
  4. D Lacking proper respect.
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A — Widespread; abundant (usually of bad things).. “rife” means Widespread; abundant (usually of bad things)..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Widespread; abundant (usually of bad things).”?

  1. A lackluster
  2. B oblivious
  3. C rife
  4. D irreverent
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C — rife. “rife” means Widespread; abundant (usually of bad things)..

Common questions about “rife”

What does “rife” mean?

rife — Widespread; abundant (usually of bad things).. In Chinese: 普遍的;充斥的.

How do you pronounce “rife”?

rife is pronounced //raɪf//.

How is “rife” used in a sentence?

Early editions were rife with typographical errors, several of which survived into translations made a century later. (早期版本充斥着排印错误,其中数处一直留存到一个世纪后的译本中。)

What are synonyms for “rife”?

widespread, rampant, prevalent — all close in meaning to rife (Widespread; abundant (usually of bad things).).

What is the opposite of “rife”?

scarce, rare — each the opposite of rife (Widespread; abundant (usually of bad things).).

Is “rife” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. rife 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 “rife”?

rife → 弥漫、遍布(多指坏事)。

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