allusion
/əˈluːʒn/
al · lu · sion
ə · ˈluː · ʒn
English Definition
n. Indirect reference; hint
Significado en Español
alusión
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ám chỉ, ám thị
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ad-(towards) + lus (play, mock, lud) + ion → allusion, an indirect reference (a roundabout way of speaking).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In literature, an allusion is often used to __________ a deeper meaning by referencing another work or historical event.
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A
hint at
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B
obscure
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C
distract
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D
proclaim
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A — hint at.
“allusion” means n. Indirect reference; hint
Common questions about “allusion”
What does “allusion” mean?
allusion — n. Indirect reference; hint. In Chinese: 暗指，影射.
How do you pronounce “allusion”?
allusion is pronounced /əˈluːʒn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: al · lu · sion.
Is “allusion” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. allusion appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “allusion”?
ad-(towards) + lus (play, mock, lud) + ion → allusion, an indirect reference (a roundabout way of speaking).
