conciliation
/kənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/
con · cil · i · a · tion
kən · ˌsɪl · ɪ · ˈeɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. the action of stopping someone from being angry
Significado en Español
conciliación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hòa giải, điều hòa
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “conciliation”:
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A
aggression
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B
defiance
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C
appeasement
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D
provocation
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C — appeasement.
“conciliation” means n. the action of stopping someone from being angry
Common questions about “conciliation”
What does “conciliation” mean?
conciliation — n. the action of stopping someone from being angry. In Chinese: 调解.
How do you pronounce “conciliation”?
conciliation is pronounced /kənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/. It breaks into 5 syllables: con · cil · i · a · tion.
Is “conciliation” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. conciliation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
