aversion
/əˈvɜːrʒn/
a · ver · sion
ə · ˈvɜːr · ʒn
English Definition
n. a strong dislike or disinclination
Significado en Español
aversión, repulsión
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự ghét, ác cảm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a-(indicating negation) + versi(turn) + on→ not turning (not going somewhere)→ aversion.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the synonym of the word “aversion” as used in the sentence: “He has a strong aversion to spicy food”?
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A
affection
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B
liking
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C
dislike
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D
enthusiasm
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C — dislike.
“aversion” means n. a strong dislike or disinclination
Common questions about “aversion”
What does “aversion” mean?
aversion — n. a strong dislike or disinclination. In Chinese: 厌恶，反感.
How do you pronounce “aversion”?
aversion is pronounced /əˈvɜːrʒn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: a · ver · sion.
Is “aversion” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. aversion appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “aversion”?
a-(indicating negation) + versi(turn) + on→ not turning (not going somewhere)→ aversion.
