beacon
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/ˈbiːkən/
bea · con
ˈbiː · kən
English Definition
n. signal light, guide
Significado en Español
faro, baliza
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hải đăng, tín hiệu
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be(become)+acon(lamp)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to “beacon” as used in the sentence: “The lighthouse served as a beacon for ships navigating the treacherous waters.”
A
Guide
B
Obstacle
C
Mystery
D
Distraction
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A — Guide.
“beacon” means n. signal light, guide
Common questions about “beacon”
What does “beacon” mean?
beacon — n. signal light, guide. In Chinese: 灯塔，信号.
How do you pronounce “beacon”?
beacon is pronounced /ˈbiːkən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: bea · con.
Is “beacon” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. beacon appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “beacon”?
be(become)+acon(lamp)
