earnest
/ˈɜrnɪst/
ear · nest
ˈɜrn · ɪst
English Definition
adj. showing sincere and intense conviction
Significado en Español
serio, sincero
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghiêm túc, chân thành
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
earn(harvest) + est → to gain the most through serious effort.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of the text, the word “earnest” most nearly means:
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A
sincere
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B
amusing
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C
indifferent
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D
casual
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A — sincere.
“earnest” means adj. showing sincere and intense conviction
Common questions about “earnest”
What does “earnest” mean?
earnest — adj. showing sincere and intense conviction. In Chinese: 认真的，诚挚的.
How do you pronounce “earnest”?
earnest is pronounced /ˈɜrnɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ear · nest.
Is “earnest” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. earnest appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “earnest”?
earn(harvest) + est → to gain the most through serious effort.
