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
Significado en Español
anticipación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự mong đợi, dự đoán
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “anticipation”:
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A
disappointment
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B
expectation
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C
indifference
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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.