essence
/ˈɛsəns/
es · sence
ˈɛ · səns
English Definition
n. the basic nature or most important quality of something
Significado en Español
esencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bản chất, tinh túy
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “essence”:
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A
periphery
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B
surface
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C
core
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D
exterior
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C — core.
“essence” means n. the basic nature or most important quality of something
Common questions about “essence”
What does “essence” mean?
essence — n. the basic nature or most important quality of something. In Chinese: 本质，精华.
How do you pronounce “essence”?
essence is pronounced /ˈɛsəns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: es · sence.
Is “essence” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. essence appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
