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ambivalent

/æmˈbɪvələnt/

am · biv · a · lent æm · ˈbɪv · ə · lənt

English Definition

adj. having mixed feelings

中文释义

矛盾的，摇摆的

Significado en Español

ambivalente

한국어 뜻

양가적인

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

mâu thuẫn, lưỡng lự

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ambi(two)+valent(value)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the sentence “She felt ambivalent about the decision to move to a new city, torn between excitement and fear of the unknown,” which word is closest in meaning to ambivalent?

A certain
B undecided
C enthusiastic
D clear

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B — undecided. “ambivalent” means adj. having mixed feelings

Common questions about “ambivalent”

What does “ambivalent” mean?

ambivalent — adj. having mixed feelings. In Chinese: 矛盾的，摇摆的.

How do you pronounce “ambivalent”?

ambivalent is pronounced /æmˈbɪvələnt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: am · biv · a · lent.

Is “ambivalent” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. ambivalent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “ambivalent”?

ambi(two)+valent(value)

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ambivalent

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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