apologist
/əˈpɒlədʒɪst/
a · pol · o · gist
/ə · ˈpɒl · ə · dʒɪst/
English Definition
n. defender advocate supporter
Significado en Español
apologista, defensor
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người biện hộ, người bảo vệ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
apo-(for…) + log(speak) + ist → defender, apologist.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “apologist”?
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A
Critic
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B
Defender
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C
Comedian
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D
Observer
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B — Defender.
“apologist” means n. defender advocate supporter
Common questions about “apologist”
What does “apologist” mean?
apologist — n. defender advocate supporter. In Chinese: 辩护者,拥护者.
How do you pronounce “apologist”?
apologist is pronounced /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/. It breaks into 4 syllables: a · pol · o · gist.
Is “apologist” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. apologist appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “apologist”?
apo-(for…) + log(speak) + ist → defender, apologist.