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aplomb

/əˈplɒm/

a · plomb /ə · ˈplɒm/

English Definition

n. confidence composure poise

中文释义

沉着；自信

Significado en Español

aplomo

한국어 뜻

침착, 자신감

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự bình tĩnh, tự tin

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

aplom (confidence, French origin meaning ''plumb line vertical'', composure) → composure, confidence.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “aplomb”: Despite the challenging circumstances, Amanda performed with extraordinary aplomb.

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B — composure. “aplomb” means n. confidence composure poise

What does “aplomb” mean?

aplomb — n. confidence composure poise. In Chinese: 沉着；自信.

How do you pronounce “aplomb”?

aplomb is pronounced /əˈplɒm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · plomb.

Is “aplomb” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. aplomb appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “aplomb”?

aplom (confidence, French origin meaning ''plumb line vertical'', composure) → composure, confidence.

Progress / 学习进度

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