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rustic

/ˈrʌstɪk/
English Definition
adj. relating to the countryside; simple or unsophisticated
中文释义
乡村的,质朴的
Example Sentence

The rustic cabin, built from hand-hewn logs, offered a simple retreat far from the noise of the city.

这座用手工砍伐的原木建造的乡村小屋,提供了一个远离城市喧嚣的简朴休憩之所。

Synonyms
rural pastoral unsophisticated
Antonyms
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “rustic”?

  1. A Relating to the countryside; simple or unsophisticated
  2. B Widespread; penetrating; prevalent
  3. C Loyal, firm, and unwavering
  4. D Easily influenced or affected
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A — Relating to the countryside; simple or unsophisticated. “rustic” means relating to the countryside; simple or unsophisticated.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “relating to the countryside; simple or unsophisticated”?

  1. A pervasive
  2. B steadfast
  3. C rustic
  4. D susceptible
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C — rustic. “rustic” means relating to the countryside; simple or unsophisticated.

Common questions about “rustic”

What does “rustic” mean?

rustic — relating to the countryside; simple or unsophisticated. In Chinese: 乡村的,质朴的.

How do you pronounce “rustic”?

rustic is pronounced /ˈrʌstɪk/.

How is “rustic” used in a sentence?

The rustic cabin, built from hand-hewn logs, offered a simple retreat far from the noise of the city. (这座用手工砍伐的原木建造的乡村小屋,提供了一个远离城市喧嚣的简朴休憩之所。)

What are synonyms for “rustic”?

rural, pastoral, unsophisticated — all close in meaning to rustic (relating to the countryside; simple or unsophisticated).

What is the opposite of “rustic”?

urban, sophisticated — each the opposite of rustic (relating to the countryside; simple or unsophisticated).

Is “rustic” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. rustic 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.

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