enigma
/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
e · nig · ma
/ɪ · ˈnɪɡ · mə/
English Definition
n. something that is mysterious or difficult to understand
Significado en Español
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “enigma”:
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A
mystery
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B
fact
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C
clarity
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D
certainty
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A — mystery.
“enigma” means n. something that is mysterious or difficult to understand
Common questions about “enigma”
What does “enigma” mean?
enigma — n. something that is mysterious or difficult to understand. In Chinese: 谜，难以理解的事物.
How do you pronounce “enigma”?
enigma is pronounced /ɪˈnɪɡmə/. It breaks into 3 syllables: e · nig · ma.
Is “enigma” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. enigma appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
