excuse
/ɪkˈskjuːs/
ex · cuse
/ɪk · ˈskjuːs/
English Definition
n. a reason given to justify a fault or offense
Significado en Español
excusa, pretexto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lý do, cớ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “excuse”:
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A
justification
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B
admission
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C
confession
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D
accusation
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A — justification.
“excuse” means n. a reason given to justify a fault or offense
Common questions about “excuse”
What does “excuse” mean?
excuse — n. a reason given to justify a fault or offense. In Chinese: 借口，理由.
How do you pronounce “excuse”?
excuse is pronounced /ɪkˈskjuːs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ex · cuse.
Is “excuse” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. excuse appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
