embarrass
/ɪmˈbærəs/
em · bar · rass
ɪm · ˈbær · əs
English Definition
v. to make someone feel awkward or ashamed
Significado en Español
avergonzar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm xấu hổ, làm bối rối
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “embarrass”:
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A
praise
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B
humiliate
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C
flatter
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D
honor
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B — humiliate.
“embarrass” means v. to make someone feel awkward or ashamed
Common questions about “embarrass”
What does “embarrass” mean?
embarrass — v. to make someone feel awkward or ashamed. In Chinese: 使尴尬.
How do you pronounce “embarrass”?
embarrass is pronounced /ɪmˈbærəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: em · bar · rass.
Is “embarrass” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. embarrass appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
