astonish
/əˈstɒnɪʃ/
as · ton · ish
ə · ˈstɒn · ɪʃ
English Definition
v. to surprise or amaze greatly.
Significado en Español
asombrar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm ngạc nhiên, làm kinh ngạc
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a(express emphasis) + stone(stone, solid)→ like petrified → to astonish, astound.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for “astonish” in the following sentence: The news of the results managed to astonish everyone in the office.
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A
confuse
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B
amaze
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C
bore
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D
calm
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B — amaze.
“astonish” means v. to surprise or amaze greatly.
Common questions about “astonish”
What does “astonish” mean?
astonish — v. to surprise or amaze greatly.. In Chinese: 使惊讶，使惊奇.
How do you pronounce “astonish”?
astonish is pronounced /əˈstɒnɪʃ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: as · ton · ish.
Is “astonish” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. astonish appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “astonish”?
a(express emphasis) + stone(stone, solid)→ like petrified → to astonish, astound.
