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ancestor

/ˈænˌsestər/

an · ces · tor ˈæn · ˌsest · ər

English Definition

n. a family member from earlier

中文释义

祖先

Significado en Español

antepasado, ancestro

한국어 뜻

조상

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

tổ tiên

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

an(before)+cestor(sister)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is a synonym for “ancestor”?

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B — Forebear. “ancestor” means n. a family member from earlier

What does “ancestor” mean?

ancestor — n. a family member from earlier. In Chinese: 祖先.

How do you pronounce “ancestor”?

ancestor is pronounced /ˈænˌsestər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: an · ces · tor.

Is “ancestor” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. ancestor appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “ancestor”?

an(before)+cestor(sister)

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 615 (0%)

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