English Definition
n. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger
Significado en Español
miedo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nỗi sợ hãi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “fear”:
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A
dread
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B
courage
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C
confidence
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D
bravery
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A — dread.
“fear” means n. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger
Common questions about “fear”
What does “fear” mean?
fear — n. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger. In Chinese: 恐惧.
How do you pronounce “fear”?
fear is pronounced /fɪr/. It breaks into 1 syllable: fear.
Is “fear” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. fear appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.