approbation
/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃn/
ap · pro · ba · tion
/ˌæp · rə · ˈbeɪ · ʃn/
English Definition
n. Approval and endorsement; sanction
Significado en Español
aprobación, visto bueno
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự chấp thuận, sự tán thành
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ap-(strengthen) + prob(prove, approve) + ation→ approval, approbation.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “approbation”: After the presentation, the speaker looked to the audience for approbation.
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A
Approval
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B
Criticism
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C
Indifference
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D
Curiosity
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A — Approval.
“approbation” means n. Approval and endorsement; sanction
Common questions about “approbation”
What does “approbation” mean?
approbation — n. Approval and endorsement; sanction. In Chinese: 批准，认可.
How do you pronounce “approbation”?
approbation is pronounced /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ap · pro · ba · tion.
Is “approbation” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. approbation appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “approbation”?
ap-(strengthen) + prob(prove, approve) + ation→ approval, approbation.
