English Definition
n./v. wonder with fear/respect
Significado en Español
asombro, reverencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự kinh ngạc, sự kính sợ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a(strengthen)+we(us)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “awe”. The discovery of the ancient ruins left the archaeologists in complete awe.
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A
surprise
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B
fear
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C
wonder
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D
confusion
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C — wonder.
“awe” means n./v. wonder with fear/respect
Common questions about “awe”
What does “awe” mean?
awe — n./v. wonder with fear/respect. In Chinese: 敬畏.
How do you pronounce “awe”?
awe is pronounced /ɔː/. It breaks into 1 syllable: awe.
Is “awe” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. awe appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “awe”?
a(strengthen)+we(us)
