default
/dɪˈfɔːlt/
de · fault
dɪ · ˈfɔːlt
English Definition
n. a failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.
Significado en Español
incumplimiento, omisión
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vỡ nợ, mặc định
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(not)+fault(responsibility)→ not responsible → default.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “default”?
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A
succeed
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B
comply
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C
fail
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D
achieve
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C — fail.
“default” means n. a failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.
Common questions about “default”
What does “default” mean?
default — n. a failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan.. In Chinese: 违约，未履行.
How do you pronounce “default”?
default is pronounced /dɪˈfɔːlt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · fault.
Is “default” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. default appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “default”?
de(not)+fault(responsibility)→ not responsible → default.
