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anticipation

/ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
an · ti · ci · pa · tion æn · ˌtɪs · ɪ · ˈpeɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen
中文释义
期待,预期
Significado en Español
anticipación
한국어 뜻
기대, 예상
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự mong đợi, dự đoán
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “anticipation”:

  1. A disappointment
  2. B expectation
  3. C indifference
  4. D boredom
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B — expectation. “anticipation” means n. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen

Common questions about “anticipation”

What does “anticipation” mean?

anticipation — n. a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen. In Chinese: 期待,预期.

How do you pronounce “anticipation”?

anticipation is pronounced /ænˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/. It breaks into 5 syllables: an · ti · ci · pa · tion.

Is “anticipation” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. anticipation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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