duty
/ˈdjuːti/
du · ty
ˈdjuː · ti
English Definition
n. something you must do because it is morally or legally right
Significado en Español
deber, obligación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghĩa vụ, trách nhiệm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “duty”:
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A
choice
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B
obligation
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C
privilege
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D
option
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B — obligation.
“duty” means n. something you must do because it is morally or legally right
Common questions about “duty”
What does “duty” mean?
duty — n. something you must do because it is morally or legally right. In Chinese: 责任，义务.
How do you pronounce “duty”?
duty is pronounced /ˈdjuːti/. It breaks into 2 syllables: du · ty.
Is “duty” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. duty appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
