famine
/ˈfæmɪn/
fam · ine
ˈfæ · mɪn
English Definition
n. a severe shortage of food resulting in widespread hunger
Significado en Español
hambruna
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
famine comes from Latin famis, meaning hunger or food shortage
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
During a famine, people suffer from extreme ________.
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A
silence
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B
wealth
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C
hunger
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D
peace
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C — hunger.
“famine” means n. a severe shortage of food resulting in widespread hunger
Common questions about “famine”
What does “famine” mean?
famine — n. a severe shortage of food resulting in widespread hunger. In Chinese: 饥荒，严重的食物短缺.
How do you pronounce “famine”?
famine is pronounced /ˈfæmɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fam · ine.
Is “famine” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. famine appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “famine”?
famine comes from Latin famis, meaning hunger or food shortage
