English Definition
v. to fear something that may happen
Significado en Español
temor, pavor
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sợ hãi, kinh hãi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “dread”:
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A
fear
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B
welcome
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C
anticipate
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D
enjoy
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A — fear.
“dread” means v. to fear something that may happen
Common questions about “dread”
What does “dread” mean?
dread — v. to fear something that may happen. In Chinese: 恐惧.
How do you pronounce “dread”?
dread is pronounced /drɛd/. It breaks into 1 syllable: dread.
Is “dread” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. dread appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
