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verbose

//vɜːˈbəʊs//
English Definition
Using too many words.
中文释义
啰唆的;冗长的
Example Sentence

The manual is verbose where it should be exact, spending two pages on a step that needs a single diagram.

手册该精确处却啰唆,用两页讲一个只需一张图的步骤。

Synonyms
wordy long-winded prolix
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
verb(词) → 话多。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “verbose”?

  1. A Comparable; similar.
  2. B A masterful performer or expert.
  3. C Favoring equality for all.
  4. D Using too many words.
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D — Using too many words.. “verbose” means Using too many words..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Using too many words.”?

  1. A egalitarian
  2. B verbose
  3. C virtuoso
  4. D analogous
Show answer

B — verbose. “verbose” means Using too many words..

Common questions about “verbose”

What does “verbose” mean?

verbose — Using too many words.. In Chinese: 啰唆的;冗长的.

How do you pronounce “verbose”?

verbose is pronounced //vɜːˈbəʊs//.

How is “verbose” used in a sentence?

The manual is verbose where it should be exact, spending two pages on a step that needs a single diagram. (手册该精确处却啰唆,用两页讲一个只需一张图的步骤。)

What are synonyms for “verbose”?

wordy, long-winded, prolix — all close in meaning to verbose (Using too many words.).

What is the opposite of “verbose”?

concise, succinct — each the opposite of verbose (Using too many words.).

Is “verbose” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. verbose 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 “verbose”?

verb(词) → 话多。

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