bravado
/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/
bra · va · do
brə · ˈvɑː · doʊ
English Definition
n. false courage; swagger; bluster
Significado en Español
bravuconería
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự huênh hoang
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
brav（courageous）+ ado→ pretentious display of courage.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “bravado”?
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A
Silence
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B
Courage
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C
Bluster
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D
Peace
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C — Bluster.
“bravado” means n. false courage; swagger; bluster
Common questions about “bravado”
What does “bravado” mean?
bravado — n. false courage; swagger; bluster. In Chinese: 虚张声势，逞能.
How do you pronounce “bravado”?
bravado is pronounced /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: bra · va · do.
Is “bravado” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. bravado appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “bravado”?
brav（courageous）+ ado→ pretentious display of courage.
