effrontery
/ɪˈfrʌntəri/
ef · fron · ter · y
ɪ · ˈfrʌn · tə · ri
English Definition
n. audacity; impudence; nerve
Significado en Español
descaro, insolencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trơ tráo, vô lễ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ef-(remove) + front (face) + ery→ shamelessness, effrontery.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “effrontery”?
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A
audacity
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B
timidity
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C
patience
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D
despair
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A — audacity.
“effrontery” means n. audacity; impudence; nerve
Common questions about “effrontery”
What does “effrontery” mean?
effrontery — n. audacity; impudence; nerve. In Chinese: 厚颜无耻，无礼.
How do you pronounce “effrontery”?
effrontery is pronounced /ɪˈfrʌntəri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ef · fron · ter · y.
Is “effrontery” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. effrontery appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “effrontery”?
ef-(remove) + front (face) + ery→ shamelessness, effrontery.
