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adversity

/ədˈvɜːrsəti/

ad · ver · si · ty əd · ˈvɜːr · sə · ti

English Definition

N. hardship; misfortune; difficulty

中文释义

逆境；不幸

Significado en Español

adversidad

한국어 뜻

역경, 불운

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

nghịch cảnh, bất hạnh

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

ad-(toward) + vers (turn) → adversity, misfortune.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “adversity” as used in the following sentence: Despite facing significant adversity, the team never lost hope and continued to strive for victory.

A prosperity
B support
C misfortune
D luck

Show answer

C — misfortune. “adversity” means N. hardship; misfortune; difficulty

Common questions about “adversity”

What does “adversity” mean?

adversity — N. hardship; misfortune; difficulty. In Chinese: 逆境；不幸.

How do you pronounce “adversity”?

adversity is pronounced /ədˈvɜːrsəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ad · ver · si · ty.

Is “adversity” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. adversity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “adversity”?

ad-(toward) + vers (turn) → adversity, misfortune.

Progress / 学习进度

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4% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 804 (0%)

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adversity

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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